7/9/2023 – 8/20/2023
My painting Coastal Quiet has been selected as part of a statewide salon style 2D art competition and exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art located at Santa Clara University. I very much appreciate that the Triton Museum is hosting the exhibit. My thanks also goes to artist and educator, Cuong Nguyen in his role as the juror of show entries.
The Triton Museum or Art is located at 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 4:30.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
There’s a sparkle that happens late in the afternoon. In this painting from Shoreline Park Lake in Mountain View, I have tried to capture the movement of the windsurfers and glint of the sun.
Exhibited …
2024 – Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time”
14″ x 18″ oil on linen panel
A kayaker makes a morning journey amongst small yet towering islets in Resurrection Bay near Seward, Alaska. Summers here aren’t just popular with paddlers, there are seemingly an endless number of bald eagles, seals and whales share the scene.
Exhibited …
2024 … Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time” (Honorable Mention)
Spring 2023 is a stunner and it was a beautiful time to be in the blooming desert. I spent a week with friends exploring Joshua Tree, enjoying a poolside jazz event and hiking Indian Canyon Trails.
Here are watercolors from my sketchbook.
The first is a sunrise view from the hotel. The second is of a nearby historic adobe. The last two are from Indian Canyons.
I have visited the Palm Springs area many times. Still, this is only the second time I ventured into Indian Canyons which now tops my must do list in the area. The palm trees here are the only type that are native to California. There were ample spring wildflowers this year and with ample shade and water in the river it absolutely delivered on a full on oasis vibe.
I have traveled with these amazing friends each year (except for that first pandemic year) for decades so I will end here with a photo of them in Joshua Tree National Park.
11″ x 14″ (private collection)
I was expecting the beautiful spring greens but not the profusion of lupine flowers along the path at Rancho Canada del Oro located in the San Jose Foothills.
8″ x 10″ Oil on linen panel
Quail Hollow Ranch Park is a fun destination for painting and experiencing rural life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I’ve painted horses, barns and farm equipment at Quail Hollow. In this piece, I’ve turned my attention to the small pond on the property.
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Sparkling dynamic skies mark our early spring days. This painting catches such a moment at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
9″ x 12″ (private collection)
In looking at the waves come in while painting this piece, I was struck that they were coming from different directions. I later learned there’s a name for this … convergence waves.
It’s been quite of a winter where I live so for the first day of spring here are a couple of watercolors featuring early blooming quince.
Hang in there … we’ll be drying out soon!
3/21/2023 – 6/19/2023
Four times a year, the California Art Club conducts an Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition. I am thrilled that Sarah Gianelli, editor of American Art Collector, chose my piece “Sailing Toward Alcatraz” for inclusion in the online showcase.
