Early Morning Fog

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Early Morning Fog, oil on canvas, 16" x 20"

This piece from my new Fact and Ambiguity series, suggests a light reminiscent of the 17th century landscape painters' interest in luminism but with a modern twist. The fact is the scene, a shed, a tree, etc. The ambiguity is the distillation of the forms, the sublime of the objects - a subtraction of information that still conveys a luminous effect. Here the dawn light cuts through the early morning fog on an Indiana country field.

View from the Balcony

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View from the Balcony, oil on canvas, 18" x 18"

I painted this small piece from a photo my daughter had shot from her cell phone while she was visiting Myrtle Beach, SC. I was attracted to the various abstracted color shapes throughout the composition.

Caught in a Storm

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Caught in a Storm, oil on canvas, 40" x 30"

A new tonal painting contrasting three horizontal color shapes in nature. The view was intense from the side of the road with the coming storm and with the sunlit wheat field.  Needless to say,

we got very wet!

Bison bison: On View at Kosciusko County CVB

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Bison bison (Tatonka), oil on canvas, 60" x 84" (5' x 7')

This painting is now on view at the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Warsaw, Indiana. The painting was created in collaboration with a photographer friend working on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. The painting is for sale, contact me for more information.

Midwest Museum of American Art

View of the Backwoods, oil on canvas, 18" x 24"

This oil on canvas painting has been selected for the Midwest Museum of American Art - 33rd Elkhart Juried Regional Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs from October 7 - December 4, 2011. Opening and Awards Reception is on Friday evening, October 7, from 7:00-9:00PM. Artists, friends, museum members are invited to attend.

"I still think the landscape provides endless opportunities in which to explore color patterns and lyrical linear movements in a magical way."

Brown County State Park Revisited

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Brown County State Park Revisited, oil on canvas, 30" x 40"

I continue to examine the lyrical line and broken color patterns of a landscape by intuitive logic painting. Very similar to a previous piece I had done, this location was along a trail, deep in the woods of Brown County State Park, Indiana.

New Book ~ Badlands National Park

T I M O T H Y W. Y O U N G by Timothy W. Young

Just published June 29th, 2011, this small coffee table book is a
selection of oil and watercolor paintings from my artist in residence at
the Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Yellow Ridge — Badlands National Park

Yellow Ridge, oil on canvas, 30" x 40"

This painting was selected as part of the first set of art works now on exhibit in the new permanent exhibit area in the Badlands National Park visitor center, that will display Artist in Residence artwork on a rotating basis.

Circle View Ranch

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Circle View Ranch, watercolor on paper, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"

When I'm out at the Badlands National Park I stay at the Circle View Guest Ranch, a great bed and breakfast lodge, run by Phil and Amy Kruse. One day I took a break from the hills of the Badlands and wandered about the ranch. This little plein air was looking south-southeast off the back veranda. Though a frontal approach in my interpretation of the landscape (Frankenthalersque), one can make out the curve of the White River silt in the foreground, and the low rollings hills in the background. Very picturesque, I envision it as a 60" x 60" oil painting.

Giclee Prints Available

Prints Available
Turcan's the Student among Lilies, oil on canvas, 38" x 48".

This painting purchased and on display at the 1000 Park Ave. Baking Co. Cafe, in The Village at Winona, Winona Lake, Indiana, is now available in Giclee prints from American Frame.

View of the Backwoods

View of the Backwoods, oil on canvas, 18" x 24"

Similar to Brown County State Park - A Trail, I am drawing more within the picture plane revealing color patterns and lyrical linear moments that catch my eye in nature. This view is from my backyard looking into the woods.

Bison bison (Tatonka)

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Bison bison (Tatonka), oil on canvas, 60" x 84" (5' x 7')

This painting, now for sale, has been included into the Xanadu Studios, a virtual extension of Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. The painting was created in collaboration with a photographer friend working on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Contact me for more information.

Backyard Lily

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Backyard Lily, oil on canvas, 30" x 40"

The lily was sitting on the back patio table catching the sun rays (behind the lily you can see the back woods reflected in the glass patio sliding door.) I painted it using thin layers of paint in a very aggressive painterly approach. A lot of light action taking place throughout the composition.

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Brown County State Park - A Trail, oil canvas, 36" x 48"

Armstrong and Young: The Outdoors, an art exhibit at the Mount Memorial Art Gallery, Winona Lake, Indiana, October 11-November 6. Artist reception: Fri., Oct. 15, 7-9 pm. New oil paintings and watercolors by Terry Armstrong and Timothy W. Young.

This oil painting is one of my new works, included in the exhibit, exploring the undercurrent of color, shape, and line in landscape.

Carlos Torano Virtuoso

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Carlos Torano Virtuoso, oil on canvas panel, 8" x 10"

The cigar is/was a Carlos Torano Virtuoso Encore, 4.7 x 52, size. What intrigued me was the color of this Nicaraguan Colorado maduro shade wrapper which differs from a Brazilian or Connecticut wrapper. As I was working on it (the painting) I ended up removing the band to focus more on the leaf wrapper. As with the cigar I think I spent too much time on the glass ash tray.

Daisy Day

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Daisy Day, oil on canvas panel, 8" x 10"

Sunny day in the garden, crisp and bright, a real tight rendering here.

Frozen Lake Erie

Frozen Lake Erie (Looking North from Avon Lake Marina), oil on canvas panel, 8" x 10"

Visiting my in-laws in Avon Lake, I walked along the Lake Erie shoreline taking pictures of the snow-covered lake. This particular day was cold and desolate, yet bright and invigorating. There was such a simplicity of the view that also conveyed a sense of vastness, which I wanted to express on a small picture plane.

Arrangement in Black and White

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Arrangement in Black and White (FredE the Pomeranian), oil on canvas, 30" x 40"

Visiting my dad in South Carolina, one evening I sat down on the living room couch to take a break. Sensing some presence in the room, I turned to my right. There was the Pomeranian, looking at me. Continuing to stare at me, I began to notice the arrangement of forms and colors that surrounded FredE. The composition seemed to acknowledge that this was his space, so I grabbed my camera - thus, the title, "Arrangement in Black and White."

Pine Ridge Revisited

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Pine Ridge Revisited (Reflections of Wounded Knee past and present), oil on canvas, 20" x 16"

Buckeye

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Buckeye, oil on canvas panel, 5" x 7"

As you can see, I've been thinking of the upcoming Rose Bowl (Bucks & Ducks.)

Solitary Moment III

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Solitary Moment III (Buffalo Series), oil on canvas panel, 8" x 10"

Have been busy working on three new paintings at the same time, which has delayed my posting. I've posted this piece from my buffalo series in the meantime. It reflects some soft tonal issues I'm working with along with the direct bold brush strokes.

Along Castle Trail

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Along Castle Trail (Badlands National Park Series), oil on canvas, 8 x 10"

A small light tonal piece depicting a very hot summer mid day in the Badlands. This rock formation along Castle Trail gave a very subtle surreal view from its soft pale yellow and pink hues in contrast to the bright sky.

On the Beach

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On the Beach (South Carolina), oil on canvas board, 12 x 16"

A small tonal piece here. I composed the scene (Myrtle Beach State Park) to create a large expanse in a small picture plane. My two daughters are on the waters edge to give scale to the tonal banding created by the dry sand, wet sand, white waves, and ocean water, sky, and clouds. (Somewhat inspired by Edward Potthast.)

Straight Away

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Straight Away (SCX Slot Cars) oil on canvas, 18 x 24"

OK, again a change in subject matter and rendering, though this is in my direct, brushy, painterly style. This painting developed from the urging of my brother who is the North America Sales/Tech Rep for SCX Slots Cars (a company based in Barcelona, Spain.) Visiting his Tech Workshop one day he gave me a few cars to create a scene of two digital slot cars racing on his track. So I composed this particular scene of a Peugeot 908 Le Mans holding off the Audi R8 digital car coming up from behind. This painting is a first of a series of SCX slot car scenes that I am creating and has stimulated an interest in commisions. (Contact me if interested.)

Garden Glory

Garden Glory - Homage to William Orbit, Pieces In A Modern Style, oil on canvas, 30 x 40"

Finally a post, as a change of pace occurred. A patron friend had seen a small 7 x 9" pastel piece I had done titled Garden Glory, which was a personal depiction of what may be considered the spiritual nature behind a backyard floral garden (one my wife had grown.) He enjoyed the piece and concept so much that he bought the pastel (it hadn't been for sale) and then commissioned me to transpose the pastel as an oil painting, 30 x 40".

Rain and Dust Storm Over Prairie

Rain and Dust Storm over Prairie (Badlands National Park Trilogy Series) oil on canvas, 16 x 20"

I've been working on a special commission project which has limited my posts at this time, however I wanted to include another piece from my skyscape series of the Badlands. I was just south of Cedar Pass Lodge looking south west toward White River when this rain and dust storm kicked up.

Storm Overhead

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Storm Overhead (Badlands National Park Trilogy Series) oil on canvas, 16 x 20"

Another piece from my skyscape series of the Badlands. This scene is looking west toward Conata Basin in the Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Kilo/Echo Marine Nautical Flag Series

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Kilo/Echo (Marine Nautical Flag Series) Veteran's Memorial Park, Avon Lake, Ohio. oil on canvas, 12 x 9"

Yes, another addition to my painting a day Marine Nautical Flag series. The light and sound still attracts me to these little flag moments. I backed up a few feet on this one.

Rain Storm Passing Through

Rain Storm Passing Through (Badlands National Park Trilogy Series) oil on canvas, 16 x 20"

Paramount Peak (The Pinnacles)

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Paramount Peak - The Pinnacles (Badlands National Park series) oil on canvas panel, 8 x 10"

This is a section of The Pinnacles along Loop Road in the Badlands National Park. It was a moment heading into the late afternoon, with a bright sky still holding out. (My son came into the studio and said it reminded him of the mountain at the beginning of the Paramount movies, so I titled it as that.)

The Pinnacles (Badlands National Park)

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The Pinnacles (Badlands National Park series) oil on canvas panel, 7 x 9"

Those that have traveled the Loop Road may recognize this particular scene. It is across from Ancient Hunters Overlook on the right side heading east. On the National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map (topographic map) this section of hills is called The Pinnacles. As you round the bend the scene comes up quickly - a momentary view of sage, prairie grass, and a section of the Pinnacles. For this aggressive daily painting I kept a section of road in for context.

Old Sentinel (Badlands National Park)

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Old Sentinel (Badlands National Park series) oil on canvas board, 9 x 12"

Continuing to work on daily paintings this was inspired by the Sage Creek series and my larger piece Bison, bison (Tatanka) I wanted to muscle it up a bit - let it go. I'm actually reversing my process being more energetic by simplifying the forms and colors.

Buffalo at Sage Creek I (Badlands National Park)

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Buffalo at Sage Creek I (Badlands National Park series) oil on canvas panel, 7 x 9"

Another entry from my daily painting, working on my landscape series of the Badlands National Park, SD. Small pieces capturing the immediacy of the moment, similar to plein air.

Looking East off Old Northeast Road

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View off Old Northeast Road (Badlands National Park), oil on canvas, 30" x 40"

Hill 807 ( Badlands Series)

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Hill 807 (Badlands National Park series), watercolor on paper, 4 x 6"

Whew, I haven't posted in a while, I have been working on a small coffee table style book due out in early June. The little art book is selections from my artist in residency at the Badlands National Park in which this piece will be included. Meanwhile I'm back to the easel working on a number of new pieces for the summer exhibition schedule.

Oscar/November Marine Nautical Flag Series

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Oscar/November (Marine Nautical Flag Series) Veteran's Memorial Park, Avon Lake, oil on canvas board, 12 x 9"

Another addition to my "painting a day" Marine Nautical Flag series. While visiting Avon Lake (in-laws) I walk down to the Veteran's Memorial Park over looking Lake Erie. I enjoy hearing the flapping sounds of the nautical flags by the boat ramp. The sound reminds me of a number of films by Akira Kurosawa showing flags and banners waving with their snappy audible sound.

Alfa/Kilo Marine Nautical Flag Series

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Alfa/Kilo (Marine Nautical Flag Series) Veteran's Memorial Park, Avon Lake, oil on canvas board, 12 x 9"

Please see info below about my Marine Nautical Flag series.

Lima/Alfa Marine Nautical Flag Series

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Lima/Alfa (Marine Nautical Flag Series) Veteran's Memorial Park, Avon Lake. oil on canvas board, 12 x 9"

This is one from my "painting a day" Marine Nautical Flag series. While visiting Avon Lake (in-laws) I walk down to the Veteran's Memorial Park over looking Lake Erie. I enjoy hearing the flapping sounds of the nautical flags by the boat ramp. The sound reminds me of a number of films by Akira Kurosawa showing flags and banners waving with their snappy audible sound. (The banner scene in Seven Samurai is most memorable - credit to Ichiro Minawa, sound editor.) Am I painting the thought of sound?

Circle View Ranch

Circle View Ranch, watercolor on paper, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"

When I'm out at the Badlands I stay at the Circle View Guest Ranch a great bed and breakfast lodge, run by Phil and Amy Kruse. One day I took a break from the hills of the Badlands and wandered about the ranch. This little plein air was looking South Southeast off the back porch. Though a frontal approach in my interpretation to the landscape (Frankenthalersque) one can make out the curve of the White River silt in the foreground, and the low rollings hills in the background. Very picturesque, I envision it as a 60 x 60" oil painting.

Split Pinnacle I

Split Pinnacle, watercolor on paper, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"

Another of the Badlands series. West side of Loop Road there is a pinnacle that has begun to separate. In time the one section will break away completely. Every time I visit the Badlands I check it out. This is another daily painting I did en plein air.

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Along Loop Road

Along Loop Road, watercolor, 6 x 3"

From my daily en plein air Badlands series. On the right side you can see in the distance a split pinnacle. More on that above.

Petunias

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Petunias, oil on canvas board, 9 x 12"

Another painting a day. I had visited my in-laws near Cleveland and spotted this basket of Petunias in the driveway. The flowers, cast shadow, and contrasting light off the concrete was striking.

Yellow Mounds - Badlands National Park

Yellow Mounds, watercolor, 4 x 6"

Back to my daily painting Badlands series. You can read more about it below. This is right off Loop Road, forms and colors just kept shifting.

Conch Shell

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Conch Shell, oil on canvas board, 12 x 16"

Slight shift on subject matter. I really enjoy the daily painters especially Clayton and Keiser. I picked this object from some shells laying around my studio. As the painting is a little larger than some daily painters it also took an extra day to complete.

Open Window - Badlands National Park

Open Window, watercolor, 2 1/2 x 3", mat 8 x 10"

I was selected last year as Artist in Residence to interpret the Badlands National Park, SD in a contemporary style through drawings and paintings. These small plein air watercolor paintings exhibit my use of the lyrical line and selected hues interpreting the aging fluid forms of the Badlands National Park – a colorful banded landscape of buttes, canyons, towers and other wondrous natural forms.
The paintings are quite small and yet visually portray a vast and open space that I encountered. This scene was located off Old Northeast Road looking West. It was a very clear day, with a warm breeze moving across the dry grass (I can still hear the prairie grass and crunch under foot of the gravel.)

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Red Spire - Badlands National Park

Red Spire, watercolor, 5 1/2 x 8", mat 11 x 13 1/2"

This piece began a series of daily watercolor paintings I worked on last year as Artist in Residence in the Badlands National Park, South Dakota. I had pulled off of Badlands Loop Road set-up and en plein air captured this scene on a very hot and bright sunny day. A number of these works have been sold through exhibits and on ebay.

Symphony of Shadows (Beach Scene)

Symphony of Shadows, oil on canvas, 5 x 6 feet.

This past summer it was purchased and put on display at the 1000 Park Ave. Baking Co. Cafe, in The Village at Winona, Winona Lake, Indiana. The painting is a contemporary view done in a brushy, painterly manner, exposing the various hues that one can see in shaded areas of forms and in cast shadows. The scene is of my two daughters enjoying a hot sunny mid-day summer at the Myrtle Beach State Park, SC. (Currently I am reviewing requests for commissions and site-specific projects of such scenes, contact me for more info.)

Turcan's the Student among Lilies

Turcan's the Student among Lilies, oil on canvas, 38 x 48".

Purchased and now on display at the 1000 Park Ave. Baking Co. Cafe, in The Village at Winona, Winona Lake, Indiana.