"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... 

"WINTER CREEK" New Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Winter Creek"

Oil on Canvas

20" x 16"

Just thought I'd keep the Winter theme going a bit longer... I know, like you I'm getting antsy for Spring...it's coming! 

"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!

"Aspen Path" Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Aspen Path"
Oil On Canvas - 24" x 30"
"We got a very early snow this fall and as a result, there were lots of Aspens turning color with snow on the ground too which is sort of unusual for us. I shot the reference for this painting on a glorious afternoon in October on the trail that goes around Spooner Lake. Enjoy!"

"Snowpile" Original Oil Painting by Mike Callahan

"Snowpile"
10" x 8" oil on canvas

This is piece was done as a challenge that I gave to the critique group I'm in. The challenge was to paint something "ugly", but paint it well...this is my effort toward that end!

"Early Snow" - original oil painting by Mike Callahan

"Early Snow"

Oil on Canvas 7" x 5"

Merry Christmas! Wishing You and Your's All the Blessings of Christmas this Holiday Season and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year!

Plein Air Paintout - Seasons of Martis

Last weekend I had the privilege of painting in the Season's of Martis Plein Air paintout...For the most part, the weather was gorgeous, but Friday was brutal...here's a shot of me painting "en colde air"! You can read more details and see more photos by clicking here.

Daily Original Oil Painting for Apr 02, 2007 by Mike Callahan

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"Light Dusting"

6" x 8" Oil on Canvas
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This is a view of what is probably our last snow for the year. The other night, everything got a light dusting and these hills as seen from my front door were glowing in the early morning sunlight that was just breaking upon them... Enjoy!