8″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
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.
9″ x 12″ (private collection)
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.
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
The winter of 2022-2023 transformed Steven’s Creek. The water levels were unusually high as I painted this to the sound of rushing water.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
I’m drawn to the subtle colors of winter and a sky laden with more water, particularly in a case like this where there is a passage of vivid spring chartreuse on the side of a hill briefly bathed in light by a break in the clouds. This plein air painting was done on a soggy February morning at the Santa Teresa Open Space Park in the San Jose area.
Exhibited …
2023 – Coastal Arts League “Companions and Locals”
12″ x 16″ oil on linen panel
This began as an early morning plein air piece in the Monterey Harbor that I finished up later in the studio. Striving to convey early morning sun as it brings some warmth to a chilly morning on Monterey Bay and the potential catch ahead.
Exhibited …
2023 – Harrington Gallery “Fresh Works”
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
Calla Lilies appear in the garden each winter asking to be brought inside, painted and enjoyed.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
Pescadero is sometimes called the Slow Coast. It lies between the major highways to the coast with a mix of rugged coastline and active agriculture. It is a favorite place for me to paint. This time capturing the reach of the rock outcroppings into the Pacific.
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
In our area, we find streaks of spring greens even on the coldest of days. On the December day I painted this, the temperatures hit record lows at Rancho Cañada del Oro open Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill. In this piece, I am seeking to capture both the morning’s chill and a sense of calm.
10″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
While painting this at Garrapata State Park, I enjoyed observing the variations in this trio of coastal bluffs.
16″ x 20″ oil on panel
Sharing a perfect summer day in Santa Cruz. I continue to enjoy walking along the boardwalk and remember a time when I rode the Giant Dipper roller coaster 20 times in a single day with my best friend who was visiting from Michigan.
Exhibited …
2024 – Allied Artists West Group Show “Colors of Summer”
2024 – Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time”
2023 – California Art Club “California Dreaming”
