The Bike Trail

"The Trail," oil on panel, 9x12

This oil painting is a view of a pedestrian/bicycle trail that winds through Grays Lake, not far from my home studio. The asphalt trail is part of an extensive system that runs throughout Des Moines and connects to trails that go to other towns here in central Iowa. Cycling is one of the most popular activities around here. 

I set up my easel in the shade of one of these enormous trees that surround the lake and enjoyed a cool south breeze as I worked. This was completed on the spot.