"SPRING APPROACHES" New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Spring Approaches"

24" x 30"

Oil on Canvas

Here's another painting in my Tahoe series...it's of the mouth of the Truckee River right where it leaves Lake Tahoe. I believe I shot the reference for this painting in March and while we got snow after that this year, at the time I shot this reference, the snow was rapidly diminishing...enjoy!

"SECRET COVE 3"- New Original Oil Painting By Mike Callahan

"Secret Cove 3"

Oil on Canvas 20" x 38"

Here's another Tahoe piece. I shot this reference about this time of year two or three years ago. I'm still qute taken by the beauty of the lake here, so I just had to paint it again. Enjoy!

"OVERLOOK" New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Overlook"

Oil on Canvas 20" x 38"

Hello Friends, Here's a new Tahoe piece I recently completed from an overlook descending to the eastern shore of the lake. Enjoy!

"TAHOE ROCKS" - Brand New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Tahoe Rocks"

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas Panel

I recently did a studio demo showing how I approach painting rocks and water. What a better way to demonstrate that than with Tahoe, its great rocks and clear water?...Enjoy!

"LAST BOAT ON THE LAKE" New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Last Boat On The Lake"

Oil on Canvas 20" x 24

It was late October when I last went up to Tahoe to shoot some reference for this  series I've been doing and when we went to the dock at Zephyr Cove where there are typically lots of boats, there was just this one!

"SECRET COVE #2" New Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Secret Cove #2"
Oil on Canvas 24" x 30"
Here's another painting of the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe...it's the second new Tahoe painting that is currently featured in a 'Tahoe' show at the Truckee River Gallery thru December 21st. If you get a chance stop by and see the show; I was at the reception Saturday night and there's a lot of great work in this show!

"SPARKLIING SHORE" - New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Sparkling Shore"
Oil on Canvas 24" x 30"
Here's my latest painting of the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe...it's one of two new Tahoe paintings that will be featured in a "Tahoe" show at the Truckee River Gallery from December 3rd thru December 21st. If you live nearby, please mark your calenders for the reception on Saturday, December 6th, from 4-7p.m.

Last Week's Studio Demo

Untitled - Studio Demo 02-03-08
16" x 12" oil on canvas
"I painted this piece from the many reference shots I have of Tahoe. Actually, the participants of the demo chose it; I gave them a choice between two. There was a great deal of interest in how to paint water and the clear waters of Lake Tahoe gave me ample opportunity to demonstrate."

Daily Original Oil Painting for May 14, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Secret Harbor"

12" x 16" Oil on Canvas

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I'm back! Sorry for the break, but I had to get caught up on a lot of things, which I kind of am now. This is the last of my Tahoe stuff, for now. This piece is currently featured in the ACR show and is available for sale there. If you aren't local and are interested in this painting, please email me... Enjoy!

Mike Callahan Featured as Guest Artist at ACR - updated post

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"Lake Tahoe - View From the Edge"
6" x 8" Oil on Canvas

I've been invited to be a guest artist at ACR Gallery (known locally as the Artist's Co-Op Gallery of Reno) for the month of May. There will be an opening reception on Sunday May the 6th from 1-4. The gallery is located at 627 Mill Street just West of Wells Avenue. I will be featuring my 12 x 16 Tahoe and Truckee River pieces as well as my 6 x 8 Tahoe and Truckee River pieces, a couple of plein air pieces and some of my previous daily paintings. There's lots of great artwork there and if you have the time this would be an opportune time to visit the gallery. I hope to see you there!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 20, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Truckee River Melt"

6" x 8" Oil on Canvas

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The water is so clear in the Truckee River right where it leaves Tahoe, I just love how you can see the bottom so well. This is it just as the snow has begun to melt... Enjoy!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 17, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Truckee River - Early Spring"

12" x 16" Oil on Canvas
See a step-by-step painting demo here

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This is the Truckee River in early spring. It's part of my Tahoe series and will be featured in an upcoming show - details will follow. Be sure to check out the step-by-step demo... Enjoy!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 13, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Water's Edge - Lake Tahoe"

6" x 8" Oil on Canvas
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This is also from "Secret Cove". I'm doing a Tahoe series both small and large paintings that will be featured in an upcoming show and will be framed and for sale there - more details to come... Enjoy!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 12, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Tahoe Cove"

6" x 8" Oil on Canvas
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This is a painting of a place called "Secret Cove". If I told you where it was, it would be much of a secret would it, you'll just have to look on a map! I'm doing a Tahoe series both small and large paintings that will be featured in an upcoming show and will be framed and for sale there - more details to come... Enjoy!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 11, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Tahoe Blue"

6" x 8" Oil on Canvas
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This is a painting of a typical Tahoe view. I'm doing a Tahoe series both small and large paintings that will be featured in an upcoming show - more details to come... Enjoy!

Daily Original Oil Painting for Mar 23, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Tahoe - Eastern Shore"

12" x 16" Oil on Canvas
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This is a painting of the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe as seen at about 9:00 AM Saturday before last. I have a tutorial of how I painted it on my website..click here to see it.

Lake Tahoe's Eastern Shore

"Tahoe - Eastern Shore"
12" x 16"
Oil on Canvas
This is a painting I did alla prima and I have created a few pages chronicling the painting of it. You can see how this painting went from blank canvas to finished piece, with commentary, by clicking here. It will go to auction tomorrow (Friday). I'll post the link to the auction tomorrow. Enjoy!