Great Smoky Mountains, No. 5 - Tumble Chicago but this old dinosaur was

but this old dinosaur was trying to get with the times

This is the initial study for a larger painting

I’m endlessly fascinated by the region’s low horizons and beautiful cloud formations

but my exertion was well worth it when I chanced upon this moment along 9th Avenue in Midtown

" to celebrate my 20th anniversary of working as a professional artist

Great Smoky Mountains, No. 5 - Tumble Chicago but this old dinosaur wasPainted on location along the Middle Prong River, I caught this subject during a late summer afternoon. It was uncommonly warm that day, and I had to get close to the river for relief. I found just the perfect spot to work by perching on some of the abundant boulders.