January 20, 2008

Dear Friends,

This is my view from my new painting studio window. Mount Shasta -January, 2008

Let me introduce myself, my name is Stefan Baumann I'm an artist and host of a PBS television series The Grand View. I also do articles for Outdoor Painting .com. If you are an artist you must get there newsletter.

With this "Daily Painting Blog" I hope to share with you my insights and observations on nature and art. I also hope to touch, move and inspire non artist with observations on nature so that I can bring some insight on living a passionate life.

This is a painting that I painted today from my studio at The Grand View Ranch. Its a view of Mt Shasta with the first snow of the season lightly gracing its summit. After spending the last week digging out from a major storm where we had 5 feet of snow dump on us, I finally got some time to paint. The last few morning have been breathtaking and I was hoping that I would have some time before the next storm where I can make some time to paint.

(bid on this painting)

I was inspired by the new snow and the morning light on Mt Shasta.

This is the first painting I have done for my Daily Painting Blog, I hope that I can keep my commitment to paint a painting a day. Every painting will be a personal journey as I discover the many secrets this place has.

Every day this place inspires me, I have traveled to some of the most beautiful places hosting The Grand View TV show, but no place truly is quiet like this place. Evey moment the light reveals a story, a vision of spectacular beauty. It is my goal that I can share with you daily paintings that will inspire your life . I invite you will be part of this journey that I'm on currently on.

Sincerely,

Stefan Baumann

The Grand View Ranch is a place that I invested last year after living in San Francisco for 25 years. Here It is my goal to build an "Artist Refuge in the Mountains” located on 10 acres of protected mountainside land, close to the quaint and scenic town of Mt. Shasta City. This special ranch inspires an ongoing commitment for the care and preservation of mountain flora and fauna – enabling our guests to truly enjoy the natural surroundings of this tranquil retreat. Ecologically diverse, The Grand View Ranch is a mix of California: dogwood, pine, fur, cypress, and oak forest, along with stunning views of Mount Shasta and the Eddies, all to create our tranquil landscape.