I painted this plein air piece on a quiet road near Alpine Meadows early on a cloudy early morning.
Off Season Alpine Meadows
12″ x 9″ oil on linen panel
Oils
Martis Creek
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
I painted this plein air piece in a spot near Truckee. The main portion of Martis Creek is a tributary to the Truckee River. I caught this bit as it wound through a marshy early summer meadow.
Summer Ready
8″ x 6″ (private collection)
I was attracted to the bright colors of the kayaks and paddle boards at Shoreline Park and Lake where I’ve painted many times.
Ayala Pair
11″ x 14″ oil on panel
Angel Island (in the San Francisco Bay) is one of my favorite spots. In this painting, I was attracted to a snug pair of boats in the Ayala Cove Harbor. This piece was exhibited as part of the California Art Club’s Juried Exhibition “Bay Area Parks” in 2019.
Backyard Lilacs
6″ x 8″ (private collection)
Painted in my backyard. Spring smells so sweet.
Before the Rush
16″ x 20″ oil on panel
A crystalline morning that will soon give way to the bustle of water taxis in a bustle that is Geneva, Switzerland.
Shoulder to Lean On
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
Sometimes all you need is a shoulder. Nice to also have a harbor.
Fertile Valley
9″ x 12″ oil on panel
Sometimes it’s a vivid slash of green in the middle of a muddy field that signals the arrival of spring.
Two Friends
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
I have painted these two little rowboats several times. I’m drawn to the rough but cozy intimacy between them.
Summer Vines
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
I painted this in late summer at Guglielmo vineyards in Morgan Hill. I love painting there and can strongly commend their petite sirah.