rangner paintings of the day

Gros Ventre reveal

2011-11-21T12:16:00.001-08:00

I had the great fortune to spend 16 days of eye bending beauty camping in the Grand Tetons

and Yellowstone. The experience was a solo moving and grounding moment.I want to thank
my good friend Bud Fields for talking me in to going. He had been after me for three years.
I only can say I'm glad he is so persistent. Thank You - Thank- You- Thank You.

The painting above is not a panoramic of the Tetons but there are several in the works.
This painting was part of the Gros Ventre River next to our camp ground. There alone a
paintings in every other step, again just incredible.

I can only hope to capture the feelings I have for this experience in the
paintings that will come from my first visit.

Passive light

2011-08-09T11:29:00.001-07:00

12x24
Oil on canvas

I find walking on the beach and looking at little section at a glance gives me a stronger impression for me to remember light, atmosphere and sometimes a presents of being.

This is a new painting I just delivered to Art on the Boulevard over this last weekend
at this years annual Art in the Heart. I had a great time and as always Kevin the director of
gallery along with the volunteers did a great job .

Alsea Falls

2011-08-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

18x24
Oil on canvas

Evening Sunset

2011-07-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

15x30
Oil on canvas

Green Rock Ridge

2011-07-11T09:06:00.000-07:00

8x10 sketch
Oil on Panel

The painting above was the done at the last leg of another great trip to central Oregon.
Our gracious host Dave and Kendra went out and beyond to make sure we well taken care of.
Dave invites several artist a year along with some of his best friends to camp out on their
property.The mix of folks make for some great story telling and a lot of kidding around.

This years line up of artist made for a lot of slap stick buffoonery.

Mitch Baird ,Terry Lee , Mike Rangner, Bud Fields, Eric Jacobson,Ken Roth

Again a great big thank you to Dave and Kendra for a great time and Dave's friend Mike for the off the wall chili.

Rock Salt

2011-05-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

18x36
Oil on Canvas

At the end of April I went to the coast to check on our cabin and was excited to find a great
day to paint. After doing some maintenance I set out to do some small sketches and came across this view. I like the image so well I developed it in the studio painting above.
I love the ocean and can't help but want to sit and watch it all day long.Some times I think It's
more important to just soak things in and let the surroundings take you over. Just adding more feelings and sense of place to add to my work.

Sky Field

2011-04-13T20:59:00.001-07:00

16x20
Oil on canvas

Mid Morning Drive 2

2011-03-31T09:46:00.000-07:00

10x20
Oil on Canvas

The Idea of painting whats before you rather than looking for the perfect spot always intrigues me. So much time can be lost when you don't slow down and really look at your immediate surroundings. I can't count how many times I've blown by a great image in my own backyard.
This back road is an example of just that. Time and time again I would drive through this area in a blur missing this composition looking for something better further away. I say slow down and take a hard look.

Winters Shift

2011-03-14T21:29:00.000-07:00

8x16
Oil on canvas

Dave

2011-03-02T20:41:00.000-08:00

oil
12x16
Canva Paper

I found this canvas paper pad from Canson and found that I like the texture, It's been years since I've used a paper ground to paint on. If you haven't used this product before give it a try and see what you think.

The image above is a good friend of mine that invites several artist every year to camp out on his property in eastern Oregon. Dave and his wife along with their family basically take care of all us as we paint for four days none stop.
Thank's Dave ( AKA Laszlow )

Nocturne revisited

2011-02-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

8x10
Oil on Panel

I came across this older nocturne painting of mine with a renewed interest in it. I want to revisit the theme and work on a larger painting. My intention would be to work on a series of studies or finished works to further my understanding of values. This almost limited range of color should be great for seeing subtle shifts not only in values but contrast and hue .
I still have a view more snow scene on the easel. I can't let that go just yet. I love the stark contrast in the lights and grays.

Warm Thought

2011-01-04T09:10:00.000-08:00

20x30
Oil on canvas

This is the first painting off my new incredible easel that my son and son in-law built for me along with support from my daughter who did a great job of staining it and my wife for keeping it a secret. I'm still in shock for what is far more than a new tool to work from but a treasured gift that will always be a symbol of love.

Thank You

A Winter Glimpse

2010-12-22T11:40:00.000-08:00

8x15
Oil on panel

I want to wish everyone a warm season greeting and hope the new year will
find you healthy and happy .

Back road

2010-12-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

18x24
oil on linen

Back to thinking of snow. Although we don't get a lot the little we do gives way to nice color shifts and abstract compositions. It's just to much fun and challenging to pass buy.I want to explore more texture and volume with this painting by thick and thin applications and push myself out of my comfort zone. The whole proses I hope will bring more vocabulary to an ever growing voice.From the above painting I felt like I got a small taste of what I was after and will tackle several with this goal in mind.

More works and Thank You

2010-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:00

I would like to start this post with a big thank you to all that came to my opening at Art On The Boulevard. I was surprised by the turn out and my wife and I had a great time. We both want to especially thank Kevin Weaver for the great opening he put to gather. Truly he is a great friend.
As I was getting ready for Novembers show I was also hard at work finishing thirty 6x8 paintings for the miniature show opening at River Bend Fine Art through the month of December. I put up a little look above. At this point I just want to recharge my batteries.

" Solo Show"

2010-10-27T11:16:00.000-07:00

I am pleased and excited to post my solo show announcement at Art On The Boulevard opening November 5Th through the 27Th. I look forward to seeing old and new friends to get their feedback. We all put ourselves out there and hope we convey through our work feeling, thoughts and visuals that relate to us in a personable way. If I can touch on that I will be pleased .

Warm Evening

2010-10-18T20:22:00.001-07:00

24x29
oil on linen

Well I've been working none stop for my solo show in November and thought I would post one painting for the show. This image came from my painting trip in Glendale Washington while painting every day with my bud Eric Jacobsonwe spent everyday for a week going out morning till dark and then some painting.
I will post my mailing card later this week with all the information . Art on the Boulevard will also display a sample of the show closer to the opening date.

"Season Change"

2010-08-24T09:48:00.000-07:00

SOLD
16x20

Oil on Linen

I spent some time in eastern Oregon earlier this year and caught this color shift as summer was kicking in. It is an area that I found to have many motifs and came back with reference to keep me going through out the winter.

"The Junction"

2010-08-15T21:10:00.000-07:00

16x20

Oil canvas

I did a 6x8 sketch last week of this small town junction not to far from my home.I like the draw of the tire tracks in the soft dirt all leading towards cross road in front of me. I like the looseness of the smaller painting so I tried to retain it the 16x20 above.

"Whisky Creek Revisited"

2010-07-30T12:13:00.000-07:00

8x16
oil on panel

So I cant help but revisit places I've been and this is one. I have done three different paintings from this view and each time fined it to be a test of what I have learned before. It is not a bad thing to do for growth and taking us out of our comfort zone doesn't hurt either .

"The Taster"

2010-07-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

6x10
Oil On panel

Been working on three different shows coming up and have been traveling.The above sketch I hope to do in a large format. Hope to get going with more posting soon.

"Storm Clouds"

2010-06-16T10:10:00.000-07:00

9x12
oil on panel

I can't believe the weather we've had this June. So much rain it makes this web foot angry and impatient for the first time in a long time. Every time I get ready to go out this happens.I guess the best thing to do is make the best of it and try to learn from the color shifts and value that present them self. This painting with the way the sun tried to come through made for a fun challenge and continued my on going road and water way lead in theme.

"Fireworks"

2010-06-03T20:56:00.001-07:00

9x12 Oil on panel

This image was to hard to pass up. All I could think of was the fourth of July.

"Back Water"

2010-05-19T22:03:00.000-07:00

11x14
Oil on Panel

I spent last Sunday at the coast and found this great back water inlet.This set up for several studies and for more than just one painting.The challenge will be to chose what slice of this area to do next. I can't wait till I go back.

"Just Past The Gate"

2010-05-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

11x14
Oil on panel

I want to start out this post by thanking everyone that stopped by on Sunday for my reception at the Gorge White House. My wife and I had a great time, Camille and Jerry the owners gave use a great and warm welcome. Also I want to give a big "Thank You" to Celeste and David for their great support.

Now to the painting, I found this road not to far from my home and just loved the shadows and fall colors. I drive through this area quiet a lot and fined many lead in's like this. The above painting is available River Bend Fine Art Gallery

"Hood River to Bend"

2010-04-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

I went to Hood River this week to drop off 17 paintings for my show at the Gorge White House. This is a great place with incredible views of not only Mt Hood but of the whole area. This is a historic home on a century old working farm with everything from cut flowers to fruit. The show will kick off on May 2nd with a reception from 1- 3 p.m. in the wine tasting area of the old house.
Take a look at their web site to get an over all view of this beautiful place.

Also during this month I will also be dropping off more work to a new gallery in Bend that had approached me just before last Thanksgiving for representation. The River Bend Fine Art Gallery in downtown Bend opens this May with a small event on the 7thh and a grand opening on the 28th. I am looking forward to the showing and to new painting opportunities in and around the Bend area.

8x10

Oil on panel
Long Shadow

" Bright "

2010-04-19T14:28:00.001-07:00

9x12

oil on canvas

I found this on route to the coast. The sun light was at it highest point of the day and made for a challenge to not get washed out. I liked the feel of the whole area. I think this would be a good place to check out in the evening light.

"Last Light"

2010-04-09T23:13:00.000-07:00

11x14
Oil on panel

The little Deschutes River in eastern Oregon has been a great place for painting and fly fishing and when the evening sun drops down to the last light it is a great site to see.
This is my attempt to capture that moment. I look forward to this summer and going back to soak up more of this eye candy.

"Summer Light"

2010-03-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

8x16

Oil on gesso board

Well I'm posting this painting not only for the way I like the light coming through
on the ground but to check my camera. I think it's not right even after using a
tripod it just won't focus right all the time. I guess it's time for a trip to camera
shop and a good cleaning.
I did have fun with this painting I like long narrow images.

" Spring Hill "

2010-03-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

11x14
Oil on board

I got to work on a large list of paintings for a show in May in Hood River
since my last post. I want to keep sizes small 11x14 down to 5x7 . This will be
the first of three events I have scheduled for this year. I will post more details
closer to the dates . I like the way the road leads back in this piece. This fits
with my love for paths, roads and waterways, they all draw you into the
painting.

" Thoughts of Spring "

2010-02-17T20:05:00.000-08:00

11x14

Oil canvas

Got a shot of sun and all I could think about is being
outside and painting. I Have a never ending form of
reference my wife has a great garden. The above
painting is one of series I have been working on.

" Warming Up"

2010-01-25T11:44:00.000-08:00

11x14
Oil on board

Well back to the snow. I like this little view down
by the rivers edge and loved the single bush just
taking on sun with a few leafs still hanging
on creating a platform for the light to dance on.

" Open Thoughts"

2010-01-14T21:57:00.000-08:00

8x10

Oil on canvas panel

This painting was a donation for a business award. Each year
a local company or individual is singled out for their outstanding
contribution to the community. So this year they ask local artist
to donate art to give as the award instead of handing out the
same old standard plaque.

" Little Snow Fall 2"

2010-01-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

9x12
Oil on board

I just can't let the snow go for right now and I will keep
working with more composition like this. I want to push
to a more tonal color range on some these paintings.

" Little Snow Fall"

2010-01-04T14:14:00.000-08:00

8x10
Oil on canvas panel

This little bit of snow was just enough to bring my attention
to this small run off just down the road from home. I want to take
this painting and enlarge it with thicker paint over all.

"Seasonal"

2009-12-16T15:34:00.000-08:00

12x24
Oil on canvas

Every year the fields gather water after heavy rains
that leave these great short term tasty little runoffs.

"Season's Greetings"

2009-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

I had a little fun rendering this Santa in photoshop.
Hope you all have a safe and wonderful time.

" Early Morning Drive"

2009-11-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

20x24

oil on canvas

Early morning drives in the area I live near never let me down with

more images than I can keep up with. You can go by this every day

and find a whole new view to paint.

"Teal Pool"

2009-09-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

9x12
oil on panel

I spent five days at the Hood River paint out and the above plein air painting
was one of many I completed through the incredible stay. The above image
was done on Mt Adams and at this one place there were so many waterfalls
it was hard to settle down and paint just one. The color in this pool was
just amazing.

I always look forward to this event every year. It is five days of just flat out painting
from early morning to late evening. What a great time of learning, sharing and fun.

" Just Passing Through"

2009-08-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

11x14
Oil on canvas board

This is one of six paintings
at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.

The show centers around travel through the
Columbia gorge. This painting I took

a less literal approach by just showing
tracks.

" Morning Work"

2009-07-11T10:54:00.000-07:00

12x24
Oil on canvas

I did this painting earlier this spring. These workers were tending
almost hot pink flowers. I'd like to do more figurative work .

" Quiet Columbia Passing"

2009-07-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

16x20
Oil On Canvas

This Painting will be part of a group show next month
held at the "Columbia Center For The Arts" Gallery in
Hood River. The show will be centered on transportation
in the Columbia Gorge.I found this sail boat just
slowly moving on the river.

" Down Stream"

2009-06-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

18x24
Oil on canvas

I found this little bend in the river and just liked the
way the light came through and made for some intense greens.

This is avable at Art on the Boulevard.

" Lazy Day"

2009-04-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

Oil on canvas

15x3o

This painting I just added to a group show coming up this next

month . I love the color and the lazy way the river gently moves

the fallen leafs.

" Open Sky "

2009-04-08T07:56:00.000-07:00

8x8
Oil on Masonite

This open field is near a winery near by and it is just a small
snippet of the area. I go there and paint small studies like this
as much as possible. I think its good to make quick simple paintings
like this to warm up before starting a much larger image.

" Oil # 1"

2009-04-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

6x6
Oil on Masonite

OK well I thought I'd post a little painting that will be
at the Art on the Boulevard Gallery group show this month.
This little painting is out of a seres I'm working on and will
put them up from time to time. It has become a lot fun to do.

" Open Field "

2009-03-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

15 x 6
Oil on Masonite

I have many large fields around the area I live and most are for growing
grass seed. I find that I will do many more paintings from this field notonly for the ground color changes but the big Sky's as well.

$125.00 plus 5.00 shipping

" Slow Light"

2009-03-21T08:12:00.000-07:00

11 x 5

oil on masonite

This was another spot I found while traveling up in Washington state.
I ended up doing several painting there It was next to a farm that
looked amazing when the sun was setting.
$125.00 plus 5.00 for shipping

" Dry Creek Bed "

2009-03-11T07:48:00.000-07:00

6x8
Oil on Masonite

Found this dry creek bed late last summer while visiting a
good friend in Glen wood Washington. That whole area
was just full of great places to paint.
$100.00 plus $5.00 shipping

" Reflections"

2009-03-02T09:22:00.000-08:00

15 x 6

oil on Masonite

The way the light was fading and waters reflections made for a interesting study.
I like the use of a long and narrow panel to show a thin slice of the subject.

Available contact artist through web address

"Run Off"

2009-02-20T13:00:00.000-08:00

11 x 6
Oil on Masonite

I love that certain times of the year fields that are normally
dry give up so much more character in the winter and spring.
This little run off appears once a year and then it's gone.

Available contact artist through web address.

" Last Stop "

2009-01-08T11:08:00.000-08:00

8x8
Oil on Masonite

sold
This was a fun little painting of a very small bus stop
In Corvallis Oregon. I can't help but think that small
stations like this will gone some day.

" Whisky Creek 2"

2008-12-22T11:30:00.000-08:00

oil on masonite

This small painting is another look at a small
stream that runs into the bay at Netarts along the
Oregon coast.

2008-09-15T09:32:00.000-07:00

This post card is for my solo show opening on October 3rd
At " Art On The Boulevard "

I've been working like crazy to get ready. I should have
at least 20 plus works, studio as well as plien air.

Please contact the gallery for more information.I
have their blog on my listing or click here to go to
main website .

" Start of Evening"

2008-09-08T10:05:00.000-07:00

9x12
Oil on linen panel
Sold
This image was done on a two part visit to the same place
and time. It was my first time to experience painting like this
and it was a great challenge. I'm going to take on a larger
composition next time.

" Last Day Of August "

2008-09-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

11x14
oil on canvas panel
Sold

This is the first time in a while I've been able to post.
This summer has been a jam packed with all kinds of projects.
This painting is one out of many I did last week at a paint out
in Hood River Oregon.
I Had a great time and they put on a great event.

"Over Cast"

2008-06-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

12x16
oil canvas panel

Spent all last week at the coast working on our
place in the morning and painting the rest of
the day. The weather was over cast and so it
left alot of the light in the same value range
all day.It was great to get out and paint
with two very good artist friends.

I always enjoy the input we give each other,it
just adds to the whole experience.

"Dapple"

2008-05-21T23:08:00.000-07:00

16x16

Found this large tree in the back of a garden nursery
next to the owners home. This will be in my show in June.
shot this painting with to much top light.
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"In the shade"

2008-05-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

5 x 7

This little study was done just for fun.
I think It's good just experiment on a small scale.

"Pastel Evening"

2008-05-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

Small farm not far from home, caught this in late after noon.

" Grey Grey Day"

2008-05-09T11:35:00.000-07:00

12x12
oil on masonite

I found this little stream on the way home from the beach,
the whole day was very grey in light. So my main focus was
just on the middle values, keeping it very neutral. This is
another painting for my up coming show.

"Small pond"

2008-05-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

This small pond is near portland and I caught this
around dusk.

"Hood River farm"

2008-05-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

Hood River is one of my favorite places to paint, for the last
three years I have attended a plein air competition here.
The event has been great fun and I've meet some very talented artist.
This little farm was just a very small taste of the area.

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"Waiting for spring"

2008-05-06T08:47:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

I did this to show how slow this year spring
has started.

"Through the thicket"

2008-05-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

I drive by here allot and have done several paintings
in this area. I did nocturne of this with the moon just
coming out over the hills and really enjoyed the challenge.

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"Little Shoe Shop"

2008-05-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

I found this little shoe shop and thought it would
make for a fun painting to do. With this small study
I'll work up a larger painting and try to brighten
up the color .

"Afternoon"

2008-05-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

Found this little spot tucked between buildings of an industrial park,
all of this was a wetland area at one time.

"Grand Old Tree"

2008-04-30T16:07:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

I'm afraid that this old tree number might be coming up
soon, the field that it has been growing in all these years
keeps coming up for land development. So I wanted
to do a little painting before I drive down the road
some morning and find it gone.

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"Evening Walk"

2008-04-29T15:34:00.000-07:00

15 x 30
oil on canvas

I'm having a show in June and thought it would be nice
to post some of the paintings as I go along. This painting
was inspired from a evening walk back from the beach.

" Horse Path"

2008-04-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

There is very large walking ,running and horse path
that I go to with lots of rolling hills and vistas of
farm land. It is a great place for never ending subjects.

"Shadow"

2008-04-25T08:50:00.000-07:00

5x7
oil on masonite

I like this simple stand of trees with the shadow just
reinforcing its height .

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"Trun in here"

2008-04-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

I love this one little valley close to my home. I go there
a lot and always find a never ending resource of compositions.
It is a great place to clear the mind and enjoy what is around us.

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"Splash"

2008-04-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

Thought this might be fun to do.
This little boy was running close to the area I was painting.
Some times I like to figurative work and this was nice and loose.

"A Cross The Field"

2008-04-22T09:46:00.000-07:00

6x6

oil on masonite

I found this view and like the sig sag pattern

that moves you to the farm house in the back.
I will use this composition in a larger painting.

"A Cross The Field"

2008-04-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

"Whisky Creek"

2008-04-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on masonite

This is a little inlet I pass sometimes gonging down the
coast. We spend as much time as we can at the beach.

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"Dark Sky"

2008-04-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

6x8
oil on masonite

I did this earlier before I started my blog and wanted to
post this . It is a great example of our weather right now,
one minute it is raining and in another we have sun shine.

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"Abandoned"

2008-04-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

6x6
oil on Masonite

This little shed sit off the side of road and is slowly
fading into the ground.

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"Small Creek"

2008-04-15T17:10:00.000-07:00

6x8"
oil on Masonite

I'm re-posting this painting only for the fact that I'm
learning how to blog.

This painting was done not to far from my studio.

"Warm Summer Day"

2008-04-15T16:18:00.000-07:00

6x8"
oil on Masonite

This was a very warm summer day and wanted to emphasis the haze
of the late afternoon glow.