Toomers Corner Overcast

Toomers Corner Overcast

Canvas on panel

8 x 10 inches

October 7, 2009

Auburn, Alabama

Toomers corners is the most iconic place in Auburn next to Samford Hall. I have always wanted to paint it but like so many other things that are right next door I have passed it up. The corner and its old live oak tree are most associated with the ritual of toilet papering the tree after winning football games. It is a magnificent sight when the tree is draped in all that white. The only people in town who don’t like it are the folks who have to clean up the mess.

For the rest of the time Toomers corners is a well travelled cross roads in town. I set up under the awning of Toomers drugstore. It was raining like crazy and the shelter worked well. Halfway through the sun came out and it was hot humid and miserable, then came the bugs. Such is outdoor painting I picked up the pace and by the time I finished my “overcast” painting it was blazing sun.

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Oncoming Train

Oncoming Train

Canvas on panel

8 x 10 inches

October 1, 2009

Auburn, Alabama

I am fixing up an old Camry wagon for my son Christian. It is a great car but its front bumper was quite bent giving the car a very sad expression. I brought it to an auto baby shop on Opelika road to have it straightened. They said it wouldn’t take too long so I brought my paints.

I put on my painting backpack kit and started to hike looking for something to paint. I cut across the road and thought I would walk the railroad tracks. I found my subject quickly.

I have affection for trains; I can’t seem to get enough of them. My last studio in Opelika was right on the tracks and the train coming never failed to get me to stand at the window and watch.

I was near the end of this painting when I heard the tracks click. The tracks always click when the train is within a couple of miles. I put some coins on the track to squish, couldn’t resist and readied my paint brush. I wanted a train in the picture. As it appeared I tried to hold the image in my head as it rumbled past. Then I popped it in.

I see more train paintings in my future.

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Last One Up

Last One Up

Canvas on panel

8 x 10 inches

October 3, 2009

Auburn, Alabama

I always take the opportunity when my daughter Savannah rides to paint around the farm. This day we didn’t get out until late in the day. After I had set up I noticed that I had forgotten my yellow all I had was a tiny spot left over from the day before.

So I mixed up some nice blue grays and decided to paint a monochrome. As it progressed I saw how it made a night scene. Toward the end of the painting a light came on in the cabin, just enough for my tiny spot of yellow!

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Fish Ponds

Fish Ponds

Canvas on panel

8 x 10 inches

October 7, 2009

Auburn, Alabama

The first sign of Auburn University to be seen when driving in from Highway 280 are the fish ponds. They have always intrigued me but I never really stopped to look.

If you really want to know about something set up an easel on the opposite side of a no trespassing sign. I was soon visited by the director of fisheries who very politely asked me to ask them first before setting up. He then told me of the facility and I was surprised to hear that it covers 1800 acres! He assured me that there are many more views to paint on the property.

As long as I call first I am welcome to see them. You can be sure that I will be back soon.

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Auburn Skies #1

Auburn Skies #1

Oil on Canvas

5 x7 inches

2009

Auburn, Alabama

I spend part of everyday looking at the sky. It is the greatest free show on earth. Everyday it has beauty, drama, intensity, subtlety, and so much more. The friendliest part of the sky is the so called “fair weather cloud”. It just drifts by causing nobody any trouble.

I will keep looking up and try to get some of the other moods of Auburn skies

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Tranquil Pond

Tranquil Pond

Oil on Panel

5 x7 inches

2009

Auburn, Alabama

October1, 2009

There is a wonderful forest on the campus of Auburn University that has a little bit of everything to offer. It has tails through the woods, peaceful winding country roads and a small pond.

The pond at one end has been flooded by beavers and has the look of so many places I would frequent on canoe trips in Canada. When I go there it is a little bit like visiting home.

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Town Creek Park

Town Creek Park

Oil on Canvas

8 x 16 inches

2009

Auburn, Alabama

I had painted earlier in the day where I concentrated on using very thick paint. This painting was done to use a technique of thick and thin. It is always good to have ability in a number of different techniques as each subject demands a different approach.

I have known this park from when it was just a kudzu field. The silo is from the original farm. The other building is a restroom. That is very convenient to have when painting outdoors in a public place!

If you would like to buy "Town Creek Park" please contact Ronald Bayens

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334-740-1750