I painted this small study in contemplation of a larger piece.
Alcatraz Sail
6″ x 12″ (sold)
Leslie Landers
January Surfers
6″ x 8″ (sold)
This piece was painted at Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz while a steady stream of surfers took a leap from a rock ledge into the waves after scrambling past signs warning of the danger.
Exhibited …
2023 – Coastal Arts League “Companions and Locals”
Golden Reeds
8″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
The early morning light lit up the otherwise drab gray brown reeds. In this plein air piece, painted at Vasona Lake Park, I put myself to the task of catching the effect and of seeing a familiar scene in a new way.
Montalvo Shadows
9″ x 12″ (sold)
Winter in our area can look a lot like spring. In this I am striving for a loose sense of a chilly yet lush morning.
Swift
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
The water levels were unusually high in early spring as I painted this to the sound of rushing water along Steven’s Creek.
A Walk Between Rainstorms
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
I’m drawn to the subtle colors of winter and a sky laden with more water, particularly in a case like this where there is a passage of vivid spring chartreuse on the side of a hill briefly bathed in light by a break in the clouds. This plein air painting was done on a soggy February morning at the Santa Teresa Open Space Park in the San Jose area.
Exhibited …
2023 – Coastal Arts League “Companions and Locals”
Heading Out
12″ x 16″ oil on linen panel
This began as an early morning plein air piece in the Monterey Harbor that I finished up later in the studio. Striving to convey early morning sun as it brings some warmth to a chilly morning on Monterey Bay and the potential catch ahead.
Exhibited …
2025 – New Museum of Los Gatos, Greater Bay Area Open, “Director’s Choice” Award
2024 – Santa Cruz Art League, Statewide Landscape Show
2023 – Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton Art Center, “Fresh Works” Show
Calla Lily Trio
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
Calla Lilies appear in the garden each winter asking to be brought inside, painted and enjoyed.
Pescadero Reach
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
Pescadero is sometimes called the Slow Coast. It lies between the major highways to the coast with a mix of rugged coastline and active agriculture. It is a favorite place for me to paint. This time capturing the reach of the rock outcroppings into the Pacific.
Morning in Silver and Green
8″ x 10″ (sold)
In our area, we find streaks of spring greens even on the coldest of days. On the December day I painted this, the temperatures hit record lows at Rancho Cañada del Oro open Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill. In this piece, I am seeking to capture both the morning’s chill and a sense of calm.