Zooming in past the sky, the horizon and all the chaos and confusion of leaves. I love flashing past Alaska’s birch on my mountain bike, or sitting quietly among these stark forest sentinels. They are the trees I climbed up, read under, and build tree forts in as a kid.

Canvas prints of White Birch are available in the shop, and contact me if you have a special spot in mind for the original. Contact me for more information.

Size: 22 x 30 inches
Technique: Watercolor
Paper: Arches, 140 lbs cold pressed watercolor paper

This winter, I’ve really enjoyed zooming in past Alaska’s insane landscapes and focusing on nature’s small details. Winter Spruce is a personal piece based on those details.

I featured the making of this painting in my January walkthrough on Patreon, including my references photos and salt wash techniques at www.patreon.com/arogers907. If you like peeking behind the scenes – or just want to help me do more of what I love – consider chipping in a buck or two. You might be surprised at how much it helps.

Canvas prints of Winter Spruce are available in the shop.

The original work is available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

Size: 22 x 30 inches
Technique: Watercolor
Paper: Arches, 140 lbs hot pressed watercolor paper

A long-time friend recommended I submit a piece for an upcoming artshow at the annual conference for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

The show is themed around the prompt: “Now run along, and don’t get into mischief.” Armed with that prompt as my guide, I painted Run Along Now.

A full walkthrough including my early sketches, references, and pencil work is available for patrons at www.patreon.com/arogers907. If you like peeking behind the scenes – or just want to help me do more of what I love – consider chipping in a buck or two. You might be surprised at how much it helps.

Canvas prints of Run Along Now are available in the shop.

The original work is available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

Size: 11 x 17 inches
Technique: Watercolor
Paper: Arches, 140 lbs hot pressed watercolor paper

This painting was created for my October show “Outdoor Adventure” at the Trax Outdoor Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. Trees are one of the most relaxing things for me to paint, and nothing says ‘Alaska’ quite like a Sitka spruce! =)

Canvas prints of Potty Break are available in the shop.

The original work is available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

Size: 11 x 17 inches
Technique: Watercolor
Paper: Arches, 140 lbs hot pressed watercolor paper