While painting this at Garrapata State Park, I enjoyed observing the variations in this trio of coastal bluffs.
In Succession
10″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Leslie Landers
California Dreaming – California Art Club Exhibit
1/19/2023 – 3/11/2023
The show is on view at Curated by the Sea Gallery located at 703 Front Street in Santa Cruz. My painting “On the Boardwalk” has been juried into a show that includes fifty paintings celebrating California. The 50+ pieces that have been featured can be seen on the California Art Club website.
On the Boardwalk
16″ x 20″ oil on panel
Sharing a perfect summer day in Santa Cruz. I continue to enjoy walking along the boardwalk and remember a time when I rode the Giant Dipper roller coaster 20 times in a single day with my best friend who was visiting from Michigan.
Exhibited …
2024 – Allied Artists West Group Show “Colors of Summer”
2024 – Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time”
2023 – California Art Club “California Dreaming”
Moss Landing Neighbors
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
I’m struck by the juxtaposition of the white boats and dark cypress trees in the harbor at Moss Landing. The cypress trees are a roost for snowy egrets who are endlessly entertaining. Still, I managed to restrain myself and haven’t included the birds in this small painting.
Ski or Surf?
14″ x 11″ (private collection)
Winter morning on CA-17. It makes me smile each time see two vehicles passing with one carrying skis or snowboard and the other with a surfboard. In this case the silver Tesla is headed to Tahoe while the green Chevy in on the way to Santa Cruz. You’ve got to love California even with all of the crazy imperfections. This view is from an overlook at Glenwood Drive.
Coastal Art League – Member Show
12/8/2022 – 1/2/2023
The gallery is located at 300 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. My painting Celadon Morning is included in this year’s show.
Morning Grays
8″ x 10″ (sold)
This was painted on-site in Pacific as dawn broke on a foggy morning.
Afternoon Blues
6″ x 8″ (private collection)
I could go on and on about Pacific Grove. In this painting I was after the magical blues that show up late in the afternoon.
Twilight Sail
6″ x 6″ (sold)
The Viking is the San Francisco Sea Scouts sailboat used by the young women in the program. Here they are out for a twilight sail on San Francisco Bay.
First Nocturne
I’ve painted at daybreak and at sunset but this is my first nocturne. I painted this from the wharf in Monterey Harbor. I was pretty happy that I thought to pack a headlamp with my gear!
I’m not sure how many nocturnes I’ll be doing. My husband wasn’t thrilled that I was out on my own in the dark but it sure was fun.