Black Bird in Golden Light

Black Bird in Golden Light  14 x 16 Oil   $785

Autumn has arrived and the colors here are at their peak. This is my absolute favorite time of year.
Sadly, with autumn, many of the birds I have enjoyed watching at the feeder have dwindled to just a
few lingering chickadees and nuthatches. However the squirrels have been very entertaining with all their winter preparations.


In the spirit of autumn, this raven reflects the blues of the sky and the golden light of autumn.

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Right At Home

Right At Home

9 x 12 Oil

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide

I just recently bought a couple bird feeders that I can watch from my studio window. It's really been fun to see who shows up to try out the new restaurant in town. So far mostly house wrens, chickadees, cardinals and goldfinches. Oh, and one determined chipmunk who tried really hard to reach the feeder to no avail.

I caught this guy hanging out in my flowers. He blended in so well that I almost didn't notice him.

Nature's perfect camouflage.

Right At Home 

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Morning on the Creek

Morning on the Creek

9x12 oil

©2011 Deb Kirkeeide

I'm back from Wyoming where I spent some time painting at the 7D Ranch in Cody. This is the third time  I've been there and it's always a great time. Our band of merry artists was smaller this time but it's always a treat to spend time with this group as we've formed a special bond over the years.

The weather was perfect, as was the scenery. Pretty much every waking hour was spent outdoors. I just couldn't seem to soak up enough of the peaceful beauty of this area. No bears this year, though there were plenty of bear attack stories told around the fire. (thanks, John!) The extent of wildlife was limited to the mouse in my cabin and the cows from the neighboring ranch. They broke out and hung out around the cabins for a while until the cowboys showed up to wrangle them home.

This was the first painting of the trip. Standing on the bridge overlooking the creek, the morning started out calm but soon the wind picked up and I had to finish quickly while holding down my easel.

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Orchard Delight

Orchard Delight
6x8 Oil
©2011 Deb Kirkeeide

Another from the day at the vineyard. I was tempted to pick one, but I was good. I love this time of year when the apples start coming in. A sure sign it's about time for the State Fair, and fall is right around the corner and after that...well, I refuse to think about that yet.

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125 + SH

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The Winery Barn

The Winery Barn

9x12 Oil

©2011 Deb Kirkeeide

This past Saturday, Outdoor Painters of Minnesota had our paint-out at Parley Lake Winery in Victoria, MN. I have to say it was a fabulous event with over 20 painters showing up to paint. It's a beautiful

area with rolling hills, orchards and vineyards and wine tasting! 

Add award winning wine, live music and art on display to a beautiful day and great camaraderie,

the day couldn't get any better!

This is where they make the wine. I heard they were serving wine slushies inside - I never had the chance to check it out. Though I did have a glass of the Frontenac Gris in hand while I painted this.

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Lesson Time! - Wood Duck painting

Lesson Time

Triptych

8x8 oil 

©2011 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

I was out painting one day and spotted this little wood duck family. I originally saw  mom and one duckling but as I  moved  closer to take some pictures she swam out and revealed the rest sitting on the log. "Lesson number one, my little ones - stay away from the woman with the camera!"

 Mom

8x8

 Eyes to the Front

8x8

 

 Wait for me!

8x8

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A Summer Bloom

A Summer Bloom

6x6 Oil 

©Deb Kirkeeide

I painted this a while back and forgot to post it. It is one of the new pieces shown in the recent studio tour this past weekend. In spite of the cold and rainy weather it was a good turn out and I really enjoyed having it on my own turf. Thanks to all who made this such a great weekend. The best part of the weekend was when my daughter flew in from Salt Lake City to surprise me. Loved that!

For those who didn't make it, here's a little peek at my house/studio in it's role as a gallery. You can see this painting (and others) framed below.

Now that it's all over, I've got some new things I want to try and I am anxious to get started. Once I figure out where I put everything to make space!

Stay tuned, I'm going to extend the tour online and offer some of the paintings at special tour prices.

If you are interested in this painting please contact me. It is framed in gold.

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Sun Kissed

Sun Kissed

12 x 18 Oil

 ©2011 Deb Kirkeeide

This may look familiar - it is a larger version of a little study I did a few weeks ago. I love these heavy sunflowers - there's something kind of sensuous and feminine about this one.

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