Return to the Badlands

As stated in my Instagram, "I love it when a plan comes together" (cigar in hand) and the clients were delighted also! The painting shown "Return to the Badlands" oil on canvas, 20" x 20", from the Badlands series, was a commission piece for the breakfast nook of their newly remodeled kitchen. Looks wonderfully warm and inviting, if I do say so myself. Having delivered it to Grand Rapids, MI, I was treated to an Americano coffee, just to my liking! How cool was that!

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park – Northeast View, oil on canvas, 30" x 40". Sold

Selected as Artist in Residence at the Badlands National Park, South Dakota, I spent four weeks trekking over buttes, gullies, and wide prairies, drawing and painting in oil and watercolor. This was a specific location I returned to a number of times. On this particular afternoon, the prairie grass in the foreground, small mesa in the middle ground, and the slow rising pinnacles in the background, along with a majestic sky backdrop, epitomizes my Badlands National Park visual experience.

Available for commissions please contact me for further info at youngtimothyw@gmail.com.

Badlands off Old Northeast Road

Development of a new painting in between commissions, oil on canvas, 36" x 36" (square format.)
This painting is a deconstruction of a landscape - rendering a reversal of the scene, to a point of "fusion of line and form" by the use of gestural linear marks in relationship to shapes and colors.
Based on a small 2" x 3" watercolor study I had done at the Badlands National Park, South Dakota, during my artist in residency (more info on the watercolor study can be seen in my coffee table book.) This scene is located just off Old Northeast Road looking West. I was intrigued by the window in the rock wall on a very clear day, with a warm breeze moving across the dry grass, creating a shimmering movement of color and line (I can still hear the prairie grass and crunch under foot of the gravel.) Love that place.

Once completed it will be available for sale. Any questions email me at youngtimothyw@gmail.com

Badlands Oil Paintings

Back to the Badlands:
Last two oil paintings of the Badlands series available. One on top is "Rainstorm Passing Through" and the one below is "Rain and Dust Storm," both from my artist in residence at the Badlands National Park, SD.
The oil paintings are 16" x 20" each, and are framed in presentation brown wooden frames. Sold separately for $1,200 each, does not include handling/shipping, or sales tax. Contact me for further info at youngtimothyw@gmail.com or studio 574.253.2091.

Bison, bison (Tatanka) - Badlands National Park, SD

Bison bison (Tatanka), oil on canvas, 5 feet x 7 feet
(For sale: $7,500 contact me at youngtimothyw@gmail.com)
This painting is now on display at the Latte Lounge & Gallery, 108 N. Buffalo St. Warsaw, IN. 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.

Bison, bison (Tatanka) - Badlands National Park, SD

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

This oil painting was 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.

View off Old Northeast Road (Badlands National Park)

View off Old Northeast Road (Badlands National Park), oil on canvas, 30" x 40"
For sale: $3,000. Does not include sales tax and shipping. Contact me for more information.
Also available for commissions - Paintings for private and public places.

Bison bison (Tatanka) - Badlands National Park, SD

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Bison bison (Tatanka), 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.