Keeping out of the heat and preparing for my gallery show "Eden Aire"

Hi folks I am excitedly nearing my 40+ paintings for my show that is happening the month of September. "Eden Aire" opening reception will be September 11 at 6pm. I hope to see you all there and bring along some friends! I am about a month out and time is now focused on getting paintings framed and all the little things in tuned. The opening and show will be held at For Arts Sake Gallery in Richmond,Va. September 11@6pm! See you there:)

From the mountains of Wyoming down to the Hollars of West Virginia

Hi folks, I recently returned back to the gallery, back from a 4000+ mile road trip that took me through WV Hollars to delicious burgers in Cinncinati. From there along the Ohio to Ownesboro, Ky.  Straight through Nebraska to visit the famous Robert Henri's birth home in Cozad, Nebraska. Through the Wyoming plains and into the grand Teton national park. Trying to turn this into a painting journal as well and documenting for personal reference.

Babcock state park Griss Mill, WV

9x12

Available

Down in the hollar Faith

8x 10

Here is a pair of paintings from West Virginia

Here is a painting from Ohio. While visiting a very good friend the little ones wanted to go fish so I got out my paints, they fished I painted, all were happy.

One fish, two fished

8x10

From Ohio it was on to Owensboro Ky to wish my college roommate farewell to bachelorhood as he carried his bride away with resounding cheers. Here is one from the hotel balcony along the Ohio River 

Above the Ohio

9x12

From there it was a beeline to Wyoming with a short stop in Cozad Nebraska where Robert Henri was born and raised until 15

Getting back to Wyoming was a refreshing trip with many great memories painting all over the state, namely my favorite Jackson Hole. Here's three I did in one day starting at sunup. 

  First light on the Tetons

6x8

Gros Ventre Light 

8x10

Goose Lake

8x10

Oh I almost forgot...before getting to Jackson I passed through Bondurant,Wy and I have always wanted to paint this very small town so I stopped along the Hoback River for these paintings

Bondurant Wy

6x8

Hoback River

8x10

This came from a photo reference that I did while at NIC fest in Casper Wy. 

The journey home was faster because my back was in need of a soft bed. Rushing through WV is not advisable in the rain at 11pm! But the next day I stopped in Buena Vista for this scene

Buena Vista Va

8x10

Home safe and sound with miles of rubber to clean out from in between my teeth. Thanks for going on this journey with me!! Take care!

Northbound train

Not much time to discus much, needless to say, it's been busy summer so far.  Here are some recent paintings

611 steam train

8x10

Original oil painting

Roses in a vase

9x12

Harbor dance

20x24

Origina

Headlight on a westbound train....

CRABTREE FALLS 

30x40 

Oil

Hi folks, recently I've had the opportunities to get out in the mountains and get some magestry in. I've always loved the distant hues and color temperature in mountain ranges. Here is a few paintings from the mountains but also I know some folks out in Wyoming might miss chatting about art, but I will be taking a road trip back out to Wyoming! Yes, there's an art show that I got accepted into in Casper, June 26-28. NIC Arts Festival has invited me to come show some paintings! So it'll be great catching up in the Yellowstone region again!!

Anywho... Here's some paintings, 

Oh, also May 30-31 I'll be in Roanoke for the Taubman sidewalk art fest! 

June 6th right here in blackstone Family and Friends art show to support the Harri memorial armory!

Come say hi!

Diary skies

16 x 20

MARIMAC MARINA

8 x 10

A River Runs Through It....

Hi Folks,
Well, summer is in full swing these days. Days and weekends are filling up for the summertime fun. I hope you can get out to see me at a show, a workshop, or a demo. Although I cannot keep the blog up current, I do try to send out emails about where I am going to be next. If you are interested in being informed, send me an email letting me know to add you to my subscription list. my email is bradshaw72@gmail.com

here are a few paintings done in the last wk or so

Morning under 3 Peak
8 x 10
Oil
$275

Sunset behind Priest
8 x 10
Oil
$275

Crabtree Rocks of Time
12 x 12
Oil
$500

Crenshaw, looking from the south
12 x 9
Oil
$375.00

Also, I am teaching a workshop this weekend for Blue Skies gallery.
There are still a few spots open if you are interested and want to know more information
here's Leslie's phone number....757 727 0028

Hope to see you all out on the road!
Take care!
Tom

Newest painting...

Awakenings

16x20

Oil on stretched canvas

This painting materialized from readings and paintings from Frederick Remington. I have always been fond of Remington's night time scenes and having a full moon last week peaked my interest to move and explore that pallet. I love the mood and the power that you can achieve with a darker harmony for its mood. 

I also did a time lapse of this painting. It's on YouTube if you want to view it, just search for thomas bradshaw Remington painting, you should find it there. Have fun and see you all soon!

Free Demo Days are here!

Hi folks,
I hope this finds you all well. It's been a couple of weeks since posting so I thought I would update with new paintings, new opportunities to paint with me, and even come to one of Free Demo Wednesday. I'd love to see anyone who wants to come by and talk about Art or to just find out who/what is trending in the art world.

Every Wednesday I am providing a place to come watch me paint for 3 hrs. This is a great opportunity to pick up a few tips, learn some of my secrets and just to chat.
So come by the gallery, 131 n. main st. Blackstone, va 23824 on wednesday's from 2-5pm.

Here's a few paintings from the past month!

Traveler
18 x 24
Sold

Virginia Cedars
20 x 24
Oil on Stretched Canvas
$1350

The Red Door
11 x 14
$475

Blowing like a northbound Train
6 x 8
$325

Nottoway Reservoir on Ice
9 x 12
$535