20″ x 16″ oil on linen panel
I was mesmerized by these native California Palms and their big skirts when hiking in Indian Canyons near Palm Springs. In this piece, I am striving to create that sense of distance while retaining the feeling of being enveloped by the palms.
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I spotted this California native Western Redbud tree in full bloom on a bright sunny spring day at a park in San Jose. It was fun to try to catch the light airy feel of the tree and and the contrast between the reddish purple blooms and the all of the spring greens in the scene.
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I painted this in San Jose’s Alum Rock Park along Penitencia Creek. My challenge was to try to catch the movement of the water and the interplay with the rocks.
9″ x 12″ (private collection)
This is the first time I’ve painted the Freida B, a lovely Sausalito based schooner but I’m guessing it’s not the last. She’s captured here sailing towards San Francisco in front of Angel Island as the chill of the morning dissipates and with it the characteristic fog of the bay.
11″ x 14″(private collection)
Pacific Grove is one of my absolute favorite places to take in the fresh air, listen to the surf and paint. Here, in addition to catching the waves, I was drawn to the subtle tones of the shoreline’s shallows.
6″ x 6″ oil on linen panel
As a painter, receiving a gift of flowers is a double delight. Great having the fresh flowers to enjoy and to paint. This view is from an arrangement of ivory roses with baby’s breath.
11″ x 14″ (private collection)
It’s pretty clear that the Red Baron Peach Tree in Filoli’s Heritage Orchard is the star of the show. The appearance of this brightly colored fruit tree loudly announces that spring is here in full force.
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
This plein air painting is all about the sunshine and a glorious day spent on the coast. I love the layers of cypress and eucalyptus that add dimension to this beautiful spot. I enjoy the magic of the things you see when you stay put in one spot for several house . This time it was the arrival of small wedding party. What terrific day for their nuptials.
2/29/2024 – 4/7/2024
Three of my paintings are currently on view as part of this year’s juried painting show hosted by the Coastal Art League. I am really delighted that my painting “Passage” of Resurrection Bay Alaska received an Honorable Mention from the jurors as part of the show. The show is up through April 27 at the Coastal Art League gallery at 300 Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. Gallery hours 12:00 to 5:00 most days (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Also in the show is my painting “On the Boardwalk” strollers at the beachside amusement park in Santa Cruz and “Afternoon Windsurfers” which was painted at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
I managed to keep my gear from blowing away on a blustery day painting at Roosevelt Beach in Half Moon Bay. In this painting, I tried to catch the look of the frothy waves amidst the glare of a low winter sun.
