"NEAR THE SUMMIT" New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Near the Summit"

Oil on Canvas

18" x 24"

Here is my latest piece painted from reference shot in the fall near the Mt. Rose summit late in the day. I was really captivated by the late afternoon light hitting the tops of the trees as well as the subtle ambient light on the shaded rocks and snow... 

"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!

"FOREST PATH" - New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Forest Path" - Triptych

20" x 10" (each panel)

Oil on Panel

After painting the last triptych of the lilly pond, I felt like doing another. This is from the same area near Blue Lakes. As a matter of fact, the path here leads to it; it's just around the bend! ...Enjoy!

"RUBY HILLSIDE" - Brand New Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Ruby Hillside"
16" x 12"
Oil on Canvas

I can't believe how many great references I'm still working my way through with these Ruby Mountain paintings...I'm really enjoying painting them and I hope you enjoy seeing them as well!

"MULE DEER MORNING" - New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Mule Deer Morning" 24" x 20" oil on canvas "It's been a while since I've painted any wildlife so I thought I'd paint a nice buck looking for a secluded place to bed down for the day...enjoy!"

"Sierra Splendor", original oil painting by Mike Callahan

"Sierra Splendor"
40"x60" Oil on Canvas
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I just finished this commissioned piece...it's very large and I had a great time painting it...I've posted a tutorial for it as well, you can see the painting progress by clicking here.