Tuesday, January 26, 2021


My view of Hope Valley - just south of Lake Tahoe, and the historic path of gold field bound emigrants headed towards the mother lode during the California gold rush.  If you know where to look, there are remnants of the old trail, and a couple of instances of emigrants signing their names in wagon axle grease on the rocks.  They are still faintly readable.  I love this area, and its only about an hour from home.

8x10 - oil on masonite

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Monday, January 25, 2021



I saw this scene on the California coast at Pacifica nine years ago.  I painted a small study of it eight years ago, and just yesterday completed an adequately sized piece.  I guess I wasn't in a rush!

16x20 - oil on wood panel

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Sunday, January 24, 2021


 Nevada - we're not just a desert!  The Carson Valley is in the shadow of the Sierra - lots of fertile farmland below Lake Tahoe.

8x10 - oil on masonite
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Thursday, January 21, 2021


Brand new - started last night, finishing touches today...  found this scene near Dayton, NV - famous for being the location of the last film by Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable - “The Misfits “. But I digress - fantastic desert scenery here! Trying here to catch the feel of the setting sun on the landscape.
11x14 - oil on wood panel
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021


A favorite scene from my hometown in So Cal - I like the way the road winds through the orange groves and eucalyptus trees. I even saw a California Condor gliding around while I was there!
6x6” - oil on masonite

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Monday, January 18, 2021


I've been meaning to recreate this scene for some time - finally figured out how to integrate the barn to my liking!  This area is in the Holcomb Lane area in south Reno.  8x10 - oil on wood panel.

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

landscape oil painting by Steve Ellison - artist in Reno, Nevada

The Gardnerville/Minden area of Nevada is becoming popular with California expats - and the home prices are starting to reflect it. The eastern Sierra takes on a special majesty here when snow-covered. 6x6" - oil on masonite. #oilpainting #landscapepainting #gardnerville #minden #carsonvalley #reno #nevada #art #artist #homedecor

I finally finished my latest painting that I sketched in a couple days ago.  This is the Nevada state line at the California border in Verdi...