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.
Blush
6″ x 6″ oil on linen panel
Leslie Landers
Orchard Celebrity
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.
Davenport Bluffs
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.
A Moment in Time – Coastal Arts League Annual Juried Painting Show
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.
Wave Watcher
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.
Pacific Witness
16″ x 20″ oil on panel
Point Lobos is amongst the most beautiful places on earth. It’s full of happy memories for me and it’s those feelings I leaned into as I was painting this in my studio using photos and plein air oil sketches as references.
Departing Evian
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
On a visit to Lake Geneva I enjoyed the watching boats traverse a backdrop of picturesque lakefront villages and vineyards. My favorite sailboats had what I came to understand was Italian style sail rigging known as lateen sails. I’ve caught up with this one sailing just east of Evian France.
Angels on High
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
The mosaic angles and the dome of the Stanford Chapel encourage us to look up.
Autumn Vines
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
Painting these old growth grapevines in October gave me a chance to intently focus on the character of the gnarled wood along with the subtle color shifts in the leaves.
Dressed for the Holidays
8″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
The schooner “Star of India” spends much of her time these days in San Diego. In this painting, she’s festooned with lights bringing a holiday vibe to Aquatic Park in San Francisco.