Sturdy Cypress

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

I painted this from Moonstone Beach in Westhaven California. As I began the painting the fog was lifting so I raced to catch the veil it cast over the distant trees before the sun took over which it did for about 20 minutes. After that, the fog came back in full force. So … this painting is really about the moments in-between and catching a sense of peace even as things constantly change.

Exhibited …

2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”

Celadon Morning

12″ x 16″ oil on linen panel

I painted this from a hill above Trinidad California. This area has become one of my favorites anywhere. Here, I’ve tried to catch the celadon cast of the water on a quiet September morning.

Exhibited …

2023 – Coastal Arts League “Member Show”

2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open” (Honorable Mention)

Nestled In

8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel

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”

Languid Afternoon

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”

Humboldt Open 2022

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.

Above Trinidad California

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 …

Incoming

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)