Category Archives: Watercolor

Nostalgia in Independence, Oregon

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Terry Christopherson

When I was young, 8-10, I would spend a week every summer with my grandparents in Independence, Oregon. My grandpa drove a Union 76 oil delivery truck. On the day he delivered to the farms I got to ride along. … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Mukilteo

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The city Christmas tree sits on the hill overlooking Lighthouse Park, a beautiful site for this time of year.

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Sun on the Cascades

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

I have bee painting the mountains that I have hiked and enjoyed in my life, here are a few. Can you identify them?

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Winter sunrise and Mt Hood

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The first half of my life I lived in Oregon. Mt Hood and it’s trails were home and even today are frequently in my thoughts. Sitting tonight in front of the fire I did a painting, winter colors are amazing.

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Sunset on Mt. Rainer

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

This is bit of a different composition for me. I saw similar coloring of Mt. Rainer in a photo, it inspired me to play with the idea and add a bit of connection to the water of Puget Sound or … Continue reading →

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Fall colors and bare branches

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Looking out the window on a blustery fall morning. An abstract collage of color with bare branches crisscrossing the scene.

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Hunting in Puget Sound

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The tide was lower than normal yesterday, exposing green rocks and providing a rich hunting ground in the shallow water for the local herons. A clear cerulean blue sky changed the often gray green water to a deep blue. Watching … Continue reading →

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Mornings at Mukilteo Beach

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The last two mornings I went early to Mukilteo Beach, here is the result

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Summer day at the Arboretum

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Washington Park Arboretum is one of the gems of Seattle. I walked along Azalea Way, dazzling colors all around. This old gnarled tree caught my attention.

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A deep red rose

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Terry Christopherson

Watercolor and ink on 9×16″ paper From The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut drive

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