8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
There are so many places to paint along the California Coastal Trail. This spot is just spot is just south of the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. In this piece, I am particularly interested in the subtle variations in the reflections as seen in the wet sand.
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
There’s a sparkle that happens late in the afternoon. In this painting from Shoreline Park Lake in Mountain View, I have tried to capture the movement of the windsurfers and glint of the sun.
Exhibited …
2024 – Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time”
14″ x 18″ oil on linen panel
A kayaker makes a morning journey amongst small yet towering islets in Resurrection Bay near Seward, Alaska. Summers here aren’t just popular with paddlers, there are seemingly an endless number of bald eagles, seals and whales share the scene.
Exhibited …
2024 … Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time” (Honorable Mention)
11″ x 14″ (sold)
I was expecting the beautiful spring greens but not the profusion of lupine flowers along the path at Rancho Canada del Oro located in the San Jose Foothills.
8″ x 10″ Oil on linen panel
Quail Hollow Ranch Park is a fun destination for painting and experiencing rural life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I’ve painted horses, barns and farm equipment at Quail Hollow. In this piece, I’ve turned my attention to the small pond on the property.
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Sparkling dynamic skies mark our early spring days. This painting catches such a moment at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
9″ x 12″ (sold)
In looking at the waves come in while painting this piece, I was struck that they were coming from different directions. I later learned there’s a name for this … convergence waves.
8″ x 10″ (sold)
This plein air painting is all about capturing the action of springtime in Los Alamitos Creek in San Jose.
8″ x 10″ (sold)
Before my area was known for technology companies, it was called Blossom Valley. There are a few of these heritage orchards that remain. This one is full of plum trees with their spring blooms.
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I love oak trees. While painting this one, I focused on bring out the tree’s warm orange and red tones.
