11″ x 14″ (sold)
I painted this from the Bird Island Trail in Point Lobos on a foggy summer morning. My initial idea for the piece was to lean into the layers of fog before they dissolved into sunshine and I sure enjoyed the pelican traffic as I was painting this.
12″ x 9″ oil on linen panel
I painted this on location and tried to catch the interplay of the eucalyptus trees with the reservoir beyond.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
In this painting of quince blooms, I am in celebration of spring. I love the warm red-orange color of the blooms and their early arrival.
11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel
I tried to capture the feeling of idleness when painting this in Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay. Commercial crab season delays help safe passage of whales as the timing of migration coincides with peak winter Dungeness season. Still, it also brings hardship to those who depend on the winter catch.
8″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Winters in the California foothills can be mistaken by turns for spring or fall. On overcast days the vibe can be moody which I endeavored to catch as I painted this at Santa Teresa Park in San Jose.
8″ x 6″ (sold)
In this view, we are taking in the mountains and a snug Swiss chalet. This piece was part of a series of winter paintings done for a “Holiday Treasures Show” at Gallery 24.
12/5/2024 – 12/30/2024
My painting “Pacific Witness” is part of an Annual Show that is up through December at the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay. Gallery hours are noon to 5pm (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I painted this on incredibly windy morning. My goal in this piece was to capture the sense of the morning glare on the incoming surf.
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I enjoyed watching surfers and picnickers come and go as I painted this above Manresa State Beach. I spent much of the time looking at the angles and shadows of the life guard tower quickly dashing in the figures at the end.
12″ x 16″ (sold)
This was painted just below Lover’s Point is Pacific Grove which is one of my favorite places to paint. I was drawn to the particular color the water takes on when it hits the sandy bottom surrounded by the rocks. I made a few changes back at the studio because the incoming tide told me my time on location was up.
I donated this piece to the Coral Reef Alliance who sold it as part of a recent fundraiser. CORAL.org is working to save the world’s coral reefs which are under serious and increasing threat. There are many joys I receive from painting and being able to make this contribution is one more.
