Cows and Such

Since moving to Alturas, I had been meaning to include cows in a painting or two as they are such a big part of local landscape.  I had to paint quickly as the cows I came across were rather shy and didn't stay still for long.

A Morning Graze, Oil on Canvas   8"x10"
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  In Surprise Valley the Warner Mountains drop precipitously to create a dramatic silhouette.  It was the perfect backdrop for this small herd of cows.

The Destination, Oil on Canvas   9"x12"
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  The terminus of this meandering creek is Blue Lake in the South Warner Wilderness.

Competition For Shade, Oil on Canvas   8"x10"
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  This group of black cows jockeyed for position in the small patch of shade under this small juniper tree.

In the Shop, Oil on Canvas   8"x10"
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  The two wagons rest just outside the Cedarville Garage on Cedarville's Main Street.

The Lights Came On, Oil on Canvas   8"x6"
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Crowder Flat Road ascends up to Devil's Garden and you get a nice view of Alturas from the top.  On this night the moon rose just as the sun set.