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Making an Appearance

11” x 14” (sold)

As I set up my painting gear on Little River Beach in Mendocino my friend, Marianne, stood at the shore contemplating the scene. For my painting: her appearance adds needed balance.

Race Day, Half Moon Bay

12” x 24” (sold)

We are joining sailors in a low-key race on a sunny day in Half Moon Bay. My focus is depicting a sense of exhilaration and sunshine while emphasizing repeated shapes and colors.

The coast south of Half Moon Bay offers an endless supply of great painting spots and they are different every time you visit. On this visit, I focused on just a few rocks and the interplay of the waves.

Upriver

14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel

I was drawn to the serpentine shape of the river from my elevated painting spot at Big River in Mendocino County. It was fun watching individual and small groups of paddlers as I took in the scene.

Pohono Bridge, Winter

6″ x 6″ oil on panel

In this piece, I am enjoying the crisp beauty of fresh snow near one of Yosemite’s famous stone bridges.

GPS: 37.716480, -119.666706

Snow Moon, Yosemite

6″ x 6″ (sold)

Savoring a quiet February night in Yosemite Valley.

GPS: 37.743804, -119.582825

2026 Sanchez Art Center 50|50 Show

9/13/2026 – 10/4/2026

50 artists each create 50 art pieces over 50 days for a show in Pacifica. The show is hosted by The Sanchez Art Center which is located at 1220 Linda Mar in Pacifica. Each artist has selected a theme. Mine was Yosemite in Violet and Gold.

Best of Plein Air – Art Bias

9/1/2026 – 9/28/2026

Those of us who paint outside find it to be both a challenge and a joy. I am delighted to have three pieces included in the show.

You can see the show at the Art Bias Studio at 1700 Industrial Road in San Carlos.

Morning at the Stables

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

This scene was painted on location at Quail Hollow Ranch, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The warm morning light reflecting off the horse trailer initially drew my attention, and I was captivated by the interplay of light and shadow. As I continued painting, a rider on horseback passed by and I decided to add them to add life to the setting.

Artists Retreat, Albion

For a second year, I am joining a group of artists for a week of coastal plein air painting and art discussions, shared meals and laughter. Pure joy,

Feels good to stretch artistically and have a week of nothing but painting and talking art. super fun, exhausting and energizing. Here’s a photo of most of the retreat participants sitting around a fire the last night.