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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
The mosaic angles and the dome of the Stanford Chapel encourage us to look up.
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.
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.
10″ x 8″ (private collection)
In this backlit early morning plein air piece I was drawn to the moody shadows and the sense of mystery. I decided not to include the ducks and frogs but they were certainly good company as I painted the spring fed pond.
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
As I set up to paint at nearby park, I was struck by the backlit reeds glowing in the morning sun. It was a crisp fall day and as I started and the location was all about serenity. Then a crew of seven year old pos Thanksgiving day-campers arrived. So … there was less of a calm vibe than I initially anticipated. Still … there was a magic in the laughter of the kids which made for a great day.
