The Artist/Oil Painter R.B. Christian III

09/26/2026

This is a 9×12 color study, still in progress. I paint these before I commit to a large canvas, to see whether a small set of colors will hold together.

I keep it to six colors or fewer. If the key is wrong, I would rather find out here than halfway through a 28×36. It works the way a key works in music. So far, this one is holding.

Compositionally, what I like the most is the track running into the middle of the picture. It takes you through the cut and out to the mountains.

If this earns a larger painting, I am deciding between 18×24 and 28×36. Which size would you rather see it in?

I'm open to commissions!

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09/22/2026

Titled - Chasing the train out of Antonito - Color Study Oil on 18 x 14 linen canvas. Yes, odd name for a painting without a train. A couple of weeks back, I took the scenic train on the Combres and Toltec out of Antonito, Colorado with my wife Terri. I/we was fortunate to be seated in the very last car in the back (paid extra) and got to stand outside with the brakeman as track passed from underneath us (see video posted previously). Within a minute or so of our departure, I witnessed and photographed this fellow on a horse as he started chasing the train. I was giddy with excitement because I knew it was going to be a painting...and so here it is...although not yet complete. The Brakeman, who I will also begin a color study of, said he never saw the man on the horse before and it was not part of anything the Rail Road was putting on for show. So this is a painting of a very unique experience. Artists usually have to pay models/actors in costume big money to get this kind of thing staged for photography. You can't snap your fingers and have a galluping horse and rider at full throttle chasing the train your on. The rider looked to be Indian and the tank top adds interest to the concept. With a little imagination, It was like living in a western where the train is about to be robbed. Can anybody Identify with what I'm saying here?:-)

Now that I know the paint colors I used will work, should I make this into a bigger painting?

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09/15/2026

Today's color study from my visit to New Mexico and Colorado last week. It seems as though my colors match the photo pretty well and that the values are good. This is a farm in Antonito. Oil on 9 x 12 panel. Should I make this one a larger painting?

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09/14/2026

I am almost done with this painting and I think I'll sleep on it before I call it complete. Nonetheless, I wanted to share it now. I love horses and mules and western themes. When I see the mountains, I think what it must of been like living back in the day in the wilderness before the automobile and paved roads. So, I added the Wagon and mules to this mountain scene. The painting will be called "Alpine Hustle". It is Oil on 18 x 24 panel. I hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did painting it. It will be for sale on my website very soon. Eager to start my next painting projects.

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09/11/2026

Took a train (Combres and Toltec Scenic Rail Road) in Chama NM yesterday to get photography and inspiration for more paintings. The desert and mountains were beautiful and powerful and I captured a lot of it. You will start seeing it in upcoming paintings.

09/07/2026

Putting some final touches on my most recent painting "Alpine Hustle", Oil on 18 x 24 panel. I'm no cowboy, but I love painting cowboys, buffalo, horses and mules. I guess that's part of being a Texan artist and living in Fort Worth. I combined photos I took from a trip through Colorado with photos I took of a Chisholm Trail Wagon Train not far from my house. If you like western art, I will put the original up for sale soon. Limited Edition Prints will be available too. More later.

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09/06/2026

Looking for a peaceful piece to add to your collection? R B Christian III's "Planned Retirement" perfectly captures a serene moment by the water, inviting you to relax and reflect. This beautiful artwork is available as a fine art print on various materials, allowing you to choose the perfect medium for your space. Bring this tranquil scene home and let it inspire calm every day! Find it here:

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09/05/2026

Start your day with the serene beauty of "Morning By The Colorado" by R B Christian III! Discover more and make it yours at https://www.pictorem.com/2745150/morning-by-the-colorado/.

09/04/2026

This painting, Trailhead by the Lake, as the name suggests is on a bikeable hiking trail near North Bend Washington. This particular trail comes out by the lake and its beauty inspired me to photograph it and so it turns out that I also painted it as well. The original Framed 30 x 40 Oil on Canvas is available for sale at http://rbchristianartist.com. Prints are available via the QRCode.

08/19/2026

Just about finished with my newest painting — “Meeting at the Bridge”, 10 x 10 inches, oil on canvas panel.I love the quiet feeling of this little scene… soft light filtering through the trees and gentle reflections on the water. It feels like a peaceful place to pause for a moment.I’ll be posting the finished piece with pricing on my website soon.What do you think of it so far?www.rbchristianartist.com