In this plein air painting, I am striving to catch the raking early morning light on a side street in Almaden Valley.
Shady Lane
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
Oils
Red Sails Halong Bay
11″ x 14″ (private collection)
In this piece, I sought to convey a sense of sunshine on a humid day as this red sailed junk traversed Halong Bay amongst its distinctive rock formations.
Ano Nuevo Bluffs
18″ x 24″ (private collection)
I painted this studio piece of a place I love along the central California coast as a commissioned painting for a collector who had been attracted to my plein air painting of the scene.
Arriving Warmth
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
Catching some morning sunshine on a chilly winter day. Plein Air painting at Vasona Park in Los Gatos.
Aquatic Park
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
The Sea Scout Ship Viking calls Aquatic Park home and in this piece San Francisco unfolds in sun and shadow patterns in the background. The red SSS Viking is the boat used by young Bay Area women Sea Scouts.
Bean Hollow Beach
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
This painting is a personal favorite. It’s hanging in our living room. After month’s of corona virus shut down and painting backyard flowers. I painted this en plein air at a favorite Pescadero area beach with a friend I hadn’t seen in months. 10’+ apart and masked up. Still … so special to chat, paint and watch for off shore dolphins.
Garrapata Swirl
9″x11 (private collection)
I love the Big Sur cliffs in Garrapata State Park. In this piece, I am chasing the feel of the fresh air and the sound of the surf.
Susan Reflects
10″ x 10″ (private collection)
Susan has been a much loved and admired friend for decades. This was painted from a photo taken while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Pescadero Surf 2
9″ x 12″ (private collection)
This piece began as a plein air piece painted at one of my favorite spots.
Pocket Cove
8″ x 6″ (private collection)
Just love the patterns created by the surf in this small cove near Pigeon Point Lighthouse.