Tree Study

A fairly quick impression of the spectacular Fall colors along the Rogue River.

Twisted Vine

My favorite restaurant in Rockford. Owner Laura has become a good friend. I've been wanting to do this for her for quite some time. A perfect Fall Sunday was just right for painting.

Antique Steam Engine

"Antique Steam Engine" Ink & Watercolor, 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" on Arches 140 lb. Hot Press, September 29, 2012

Mackinac Stablemates

"Mackinac Stablemates"
by Chris VanderHart
Ink Drawing with Watercolor Sticks & Watercolor Pencil
8"x 10"  on Strathmore Paper
September 17, 2012

Horses in Motion

As a child, drawing horses was my first love
and my passion.  A recent visit to Mackinac
Island, MI, -where motor vehicles are prohibited and horses do all the work- has
rekindled this love.

"Dirt Bath"
by Chris VanderHart
Ink & Prismacolor Pencil
8" x 10" on Strathmore Paper
September 16, 2012

Cherry Street Market

"Cherry Street Market"
by Chris VanderHart
Watercolor, 10" x 15", Arches 140 lb. Hot Press
September 2012

"Mackinac Stablemates"
Graphite and Ink Drawing, 7" x 10", Strathmore
September, 2012

"Cedar Root"
Ink Drawing, 6"x9" on Arches 140 lb. HP
September, 2012

Mackinac Island

"Tucked Away"
Watercolor, 8" x 12" Arches 140 lb. CP
Mackinac Island, MI, September 2012

"Cloghaun"
Watercolor, 8" x 12" Arches 140 lb. CP
Mackinac Island, MI, September 2012

"Stable Study"
Ink & Watercolor Sticks, Arches 140 lb HP
September 2012

Grand Hotel Stable Studies
Ink & Watercolor Sticks, Arches 140 lb HP
September 2012

"St. Anne's"
Mixed Water Media, 5" x 7" Arches 140 lb. CP
Mackinac Island, MI, September 2012

"Above St Anne's"
Watercolor, 11" x 16" Arches 140 lb HP
Mackinac Island, MI, September 2012

"Blue Heron"
Watercolor, 11" x 16" Arches 140 lb. HP
August 2012

"Garden Quick Study"
Ink & Watercolor, 9" x 11", Arches 140 lb. HP
August 2012

"Koi Garden"
Watercolor, 11" x 14" Arches 140 lb. CP