Rain is part of the menu on the north shore of Kauai. Still, I enjoyed painting the scene out the window while waiting for it to clear.
Between Showers Princeville
6″ x 8″ (private collection)
Leslie Landers
Haena Beach, Kauai
6″ x 8″ (private collection)
I painted this while visiting a popular beach on the north shore of Kauai. The day was pretty much perfect … except for the dang parking ticket.
Painting Kauai
With views of the Pacific and mountains that rise vertically from the ocean covered with ferns, Kauai is a paradise for a painter.
The friends I went to Kauai have been buddies for decades. We used to work together in Denver. After two of us moved out of state, we began arranging an annual trip. For me, this time is always a highlight of the year.
Morning at Baylands
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
In this piece, I am trying to capture the quiet peacefulness I experienced while painting at a lovely nature preserve in the Palo Alto wetlands.
Path Between Aloes
8″ x 10″ (sold)
While I was painting these Hot Poker Aloes at Cottle Park in San Jose, I was struck by the chartreuse grass of early spring and enjoyed the entertainment of a hummingbird making the rounds.
Fortini Neighborhood Palms
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
Those of us who grew up in the Bay Area know how much it’s changed which makes us appreciate the rural spots that remain. This neighborhood is located in the Almaden section of San Jose. There is a sense of wide open spaces in this area that is enhanced by access to Santa Teresa County Park.
Coastal Painting Trip
So enjoyed a painting getaway with a delightful painting buddy. We set up at three locations ,,, Garrapata, Point Lobos and Pacific Grove.
Between Showers, Point Lobos
8″ x 10″ oil (sold)
There was no rain expected when I set up my painting gear. Then … it poured. In the end, when I finished this up at home, I worked to retain a sense of uncertainty and the moments just before the downpour.
Fresh Works – Harrington Gallery Pleasanton
3/29/2025 – 5/17/2025
I’m delighted that my painting “Sailing Lessons” is included in the 13th annual “Fresh Works” juried art show in Pleasanton.
The Harrington Gallery is a beautiful art space inside the Firehouse Arts Center in Downtown Pleasanton at 4444 Railroad Avenue. The gallery is open open Wednesdays – Saturdays.
Filoli Foxgloves
11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel
When visiting Filoli, there are a number of specific vignettes that I look forward to seeing as the seasons and plantings change. I have loved seeing this walkway lined with tulips and terra cotta pots full of hyacinths. If I had to choose though it would be the scene I’ve captured here with a multitude of foxgloves in the raking light of a sunny afternoon in early summer.