Grizzlies becoming more frequent on Montana’s plains
“Town Crier” newsletter – Briefs from the Region (2) – 6/18/20
According to KRTV, Coloradan Calvin Barrett was driving along the Beartooth Highway in late May when he spotted a mother grizzly and her cubs on the road, slowing down to take a better look. As one cub struggled to climb onto a snowy embankment to join its siblings and mother, the mother charged Barrett’s car, a moment captured on video. Barrett posted the video on Instagram with the accompanying caption: “Slowed down to check out some bears on the way into Montana. Kinda goes without saying but, friendly reminder: don’t f*** with mama bears, or any mamas for that matter. For future reference I’ve been informed that the way we approached the bears, slowing down, and invading their space is not safe nor respectful wildlife viewing practice. So if you find yourself in this situation be sure to stay back and give any wildlife a chance to move out of sight before moving forward.”
Disclaimer: there is language unsuitable for children in the video.
A grizzly double feature: KRTV also reports more grizzly bears are being spotted on the plains of eastern Montana, as far east as Big Sandy this year. The outlet reports Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says this phenomenon is to be expected: “According to FWP, the grizzly bear population in the Northern Continental Divide ecosystem is increasing at about 2.3 percent a year. The expanding population is actually occurring in all directions, but human-bear conflicts east of the Rockies are seemingly more noticeable because of the number of farms and ranches that have food sources.” Welsey Sarmento, Montana FWP Region 4 bear management specialist, says the increase is attributable to their protected status and the associated rebound in numbers.
We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.