Fresh Air

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.

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.

Sparkling dynamic skies mark our early spring days. This painting catches such a moment at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.

This plein air painting is all about capturing the action of springtime in Los Alamitos Creek in San Jose.

Before my area was known for technology companies, it was called Blossom Valley. There are a few of these heritage orchards that remain. This one is full of plum trees with their spring blooms.

I love oak trees. While painting this one, I focused on bring out the tree’s warm orange and red tones.

The early morning light lit up the otherwise drab gray brown reeds. In this plein air piece, painted at Vasona Lake Park, I put myself to the task of catching the effect and of seeing a familiar scene in a new way.

Winter in our area can look a lot like spring. In this I am striving for a loose sense of a chilly yet lush morning.

Coastal Live Oaks are part of the natural heritage of our area. I painted this one at daybreak in Carmel Valley. In this piece, I tried to capture the moment as the fog lifted before the distant hills came into view.

Between intermittent morning showers, I painted this piece in an area called Arcata Bottoms. I loved the cozy feeling associated with a home and barn set off by large trees.

Exhibited …

2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”