Into The high Country

Here is another oil painting I just finished. It is a commission from the Western Colorado Wool Growers Association. It will be auctioned off at their annual banquet held tomorrow evening. It was a last minute request but I applied myself and got it done for them

I really love this painting. Colorado high country is a favorite subject for me but this is my first painting that I have put sheep in. The herder in the lower left corner is moving his flock into the higher ranges. The early evening made for a great effect of light with the long cast shadows contrasting against the warm bright late day sunlight. I hope it does well for them. It was a joy to paint.