Painting demo

Yesterday I carted my easel and supplies out to the Visitor Center and painted outside for people to see & ask questions. I love talking to the kids who tell me about their favorite dinosaurs. if I can inspire one, I think all the work is worth it.

Sneak Preview

Here where I found cell phone service today. This is my favorite trail to hike; it is so beautiful and has a great view of Split Mountain. Its called the “Sounds of Silence.”

And here is a sneak preview of a portion of my mural… The dinosaurs have been the easy part; its the plants that are taking the most time and thought. I have 2 more weeks to finish, and then I am back home to Raleigh!

Lately…

So I finally have my paints and the mural begins! In the meantime I have been doing a lot of black & white work like this:This is an illustration of a dinosaur fossil that has been left in the rock along the “fossil discovery trail”

And this is a picture is from a recent hike on a day off. It is 4 miles out through desert wasteland until these massive canyons appear at the end, making the trek worth while: