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Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Gone Fishing Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: Inspired by the peaceful serenity of the docks on a weekday morning. This painting has been SOLD!...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Friday Night at the Lake Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard In the book “The Artist’s Way” I learned the importance of taking our artist self on dates from time to time.  One “date night” I...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Peek-a-Boo Light Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard The sky seemed to be on fire during this incredible sunset. For purchase inquiries please contact me at jhutchins@joyfulartsstudio.com.  Thank you!...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Jordan Lake Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: This image was based on a plein air study done in pastel.  It was so relaxing working at this site on a crisp fall morning. For purchase inquiries please contact...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Yates Mill Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 16″ x 20″ Series: Our Backyard The history of this old mill seemed timeless against the endless blues of the night sky. For purchase inquiries please contact me at jhutchins@joyfulartsstudio.com.  Thank you!...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Summer Heat Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard   This painting has been sold!...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Lake Johnson Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 12″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard While working through this series of paintings I discovered a new medium, oil sticks.  These are large compressed sticks of oil paint.  It was almost like working with...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Between Both Worlds Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 12″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard Crouched alongside a stream I caught the fire of the sun just before it hid below the treeline. For purchase inquiries please contact me at jhutchins@joyfulartsstudio.com.  Thank...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Down This Road Again Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 12″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard Have you noticed that I like country roads?  There is an inviting  familiarity to them. Even if it is a road I have never been down...

Please click on the image below to see a larger version.   Title: Lavender Sky Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ Series: Our Backyard For purchase inquiries please contact me at jhutchins@joyfulartsstudio.com.  Thank you!...