9″ x 12″ (private collection)
I painted this plein air piece at Fieldbrook Valley Winery in McKinleyville, California. They were great to host a bunch of us painters for the afternoon as part of the 2022 Humboldt Open Plein Air Event.
Exhibited …
2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”
10″ x 8″ (private collection)
As I painted on site just south of Pigeon Point I kept reminding myself to honor the foggy conditions of the day by ensuring the lighthouse held a quiet rather than commanding presence in the background.
10/1/2022 – 10/31/2022
I was delighted to receive an award for merit from Juror Terri Ford for my painting “Incoming” as part of this year’s show. My painting “Sea Scouts Aquatic Park” was also included in the show which was held at the Los Gatos Jewish Community Center.
9/27/2022 – 10/1/2022
I had such a good time participating in this year’s Humboldt Open Paint Out hosted by the Redwood Art Association and thrilled to receive an award for merit for my painting Celadon Morning.
I have come to appreciate the rural and coastal beauty of Humboldt County by participating in this event. With three painter friends, I rented a house overlooking the Pacific for the week. We painted every possible moment each day and spent the evenings sharing wine, a kitchen table dinner and helpful feedback on that day’s paintings amongst friends.
Here are a few more of my paintings for the week …
10” x 8” oil on linen panel
While painting this I focused on the unique personality of this live oak in its twists and turns. It was painted on-site at Edgewood Park.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
As I was setting up my painting gear the fog dissolved leaving a perfect day for painting and enjoying the rocky shore at Pacific Grove. There was just enough time to capture the image before the rocks gave way to the incoming surf and rising tide.
Exhibited …
2023 – Coastal Arts League “Seasons of Beauty” (2nd place award)
2022 – Los Gatos Art Association “Juried Member Show” (Honorable Mention)
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
In painting this scene, I was trying to capture the variations of color and patterns in the water. And, if you look very closely, you may see the dragonflies that I included. They were so entertaining to watch as I painted.
12″ x 9″ oil on linen panel
My much loved friend Susan has a grove of Aspen adjacent to her property. In this painting I am catching them at daybreak in late summer.
I lived in Colorado for six years and return to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and good friends as often as I can. This visit offered up a chance to paint aspen trees. The two views on the left are painted in oil. The one on the right is a watercolor.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
I painted this on a day when weather reports indicated the sun would be fleeting. Instead, it was sunshine all day. Such a joy! This painting began with an interest in the reflections of boats in the Santa Cruz Harbor. From my painting spot I was able enjoy the activity of sailors and kayakers heading in and out.
Exhibited …
2024 – New Museum Los Gatos “Greater Bay Area Open”
2023 – Coastal Arts League “Seasons of Beauty” (2nd place award)
