Montana Artworking by Cindy Betka

Among The Reeds, oil, 18" X 18" Hope, oil, 18" X 18" These 2 paintings have been accepted into the YAM Art Auction 50. It is exciting for me to continue to have paintings accepted into YAM's annual auction. The Art Auction is the museum's largest fundraiser of the year bringing thousands of patrons to visit the exhibition of auction artwork. Exhibition opens with artists' reception - January 25, 2018 Live & silent auction night - March 3, 2018 www.artmuseum.org Yellowstone Art Museum 401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101 406-256-6804

It never ceases to amaze me what I might wake up to living in the mountains. This is almost spiritual. I must admit I am already tired of winter that hasn't official begun yet, ( Dec. 21st). This is the earliest we have seen this much snow and cold. Having said all of this, I will paint some snowy scenes. How can I not. Just off the easel is this fall water scene. Dusk Awaits,  oil, 16" X 20"