Events

My painting “Sidewalk Stories” is part of this year’s Pacific Art League Show at their gallery in downtown Palo Alto. The address for the gallery is 668 Ramona Street (on the corner of Forest & Ramona). The opening reception is on Friday May 8 from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm.

What a delight to learn that my painting “Oasis Palm Canyon” received the top award as part of this year’s show. If you find yourself in Half Moon Bay in April, I encourage you to check the show out. The Coastal Arts League Gallery is located at 300 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay.

These paintings were also accepted into the show:

“Early Spring, Half Moon Bay” savors our early chartreuse fields and “Intertidal Morning” encourages us to enjoy (but watch our step) along the rocky shore of Pescadero.

I have two pieces that are in this year’s show one of which received an Honorable Mention for my painting “Waking Canyon.”

I painted” Waking Canyon on site it the fall at McGee Canyon in the Eastern Sierras. The second painting “Beneath Carson Peak” is a larger piece that I painted in my home studio using small oil paintings I did along this stretch of Rush Creek In the June Lakes area.

I really appreciated that the awards juror, Warren Chang, provided comments about each of the paintings selected for ribbons. I was kind of blown away that five of us who have become plein air painting friends each won awards which made. So fun to share the moment with them and the studio painters who also received ribbons. There a link to view the show online at the Los Gatos Art Association website.

So delighted to learn that my painting “Intertidal Morning” was awarded second place as part of the Los Gatos Art Association’s “Artist of the Year” event. This group has been instrumental in the development of my art practice and it bring me in contact with amazing painter friends. I particularly appreciate the organization’s Monday plein air painting group.

I have two Half Moon Bay Harbor scenes that are part of this year’s Coastal Art League Member show. The show is on view at the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay.

My painting “Heading Out” received the Founders Award as part of the Greater Bay Area Open. I am thrilled to be part of the excellent show and so happy to also have an award.

NUMU is located at 106 E. Main Street in Los Gatos. They are open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm. (408) 354-2645. If you’re in the area, check out the show and consider stopping by Gallery 24 as well. I show my paintings at this lovely gallery which is also in downtown Los Gatos at 24 Santa Cruz Avenue.

50 artists showing 50 pieces of art created within 50 days as part of the 17th annual 50|50 show hosted by the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica. The small 6″ x 6″ pieces are installed in artist specific grids which makes it a delight to take it all in. Each of us has chosen a theme. Mine is “Sailboats in Cerulean and Gold.”

This year’s jurors have been Melissa Kreisa and Rose Sellery who are Co-Directors of M. K. Contemporary Art Gallery in Santa Cruz. I am so delighted to be included in this very low-key and fun show. I am also so very appreciative of the folks at the Sanchez Art Center who have this event very well organized for artists and visitors.

The Sanchez Art Center is located at 220-B Linda Mar in Pacifica. The drive to Pacifica is lovely and there are some delightful restaurants in the area. One of my favorites is Nicks at Rockaway Beach. I love their crab sandwich and the incredible views. Do make a reservation. If you’re more in the mood for scenic cliffside stroll, the Devil’s Slide Trail provides easy walking on what used to be the highway before the tunnel. So … even if it is a bit of a haul to get to Pacifica it’ll feel like a mini vacation by the time you take in the views and art and a nice meal.

Three of my plein air paintings have been selected as part of the annual plein air painting show hosted by the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay.

I am delighted that my painting “Intertidal Morning” was selected to be part of the 94th Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibit. It is particularly meaningful to me as the juror for the show is Kim Lordier, an artist I greatly admire. The show is sure to be full of gorgeous landscapes. If you’re in the area do check it out. The Santa Cruz Art League’s Gallery is located at 526 Broadway in Santa Cruz.

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.