As a painter, receiving a gift of flowers is a double delight. Great having the fresh flowers to enjoy and to paint. This view is from an arrangement of ivory roses with baby’s breath.
Blush
6″ x 6″ (private collection)
Oils
Orchard Celebrity
11″ x 14″ (sold)
It’s pretty clear that the Red Baron Peach Tree in Filoli’s Heritage Orchard is the star of the show. The appearance of this brightly colored fruit tree loudly announces that spring is here in full force.
Davenport Bluffs
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
This plein air painting is all about the sunshine and a glorious day spent on the coast. I love the layers of cypress and eucalyptus that add dimension to this beautiful spot. I enjoy the magic of the things you see when you stay put in one spot for several house. This time it was the arrival of small wedding party. What terrific day for their nuptials.
Wave Watcher
8″ x 10″ (sold)
I managed to keep my gear from blowing away on a blustery day painting at Roosevelt Beach in Half Moon Bay. In this painting, I tried to catch the look of the frothy waves amidst the glare of a low winter sun.
Departing Evian
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
On a visit to Lake Geneva I enjoyed the watching boats traverse a backdrop of picturesque lakefront villages and vineyards. My favorite sailboats had what I came to understand was Italian style sail rigging known as lateen sails. I’ve caught up with this one sailing just east of Evian France.
Angels on High
8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel
The mosaic angles and the dome of the Stanford Chapel encourage us to look up.
Dressed for the Holidays
8″ x 8″ (private collection)
The schooner “Star of India” spends much of her time these days in San Diego. In this painting, she’s festooned with lights bringing a holiday vibe to Aquatic Park in San Francisco.
Daybreak Pond
10″ x 8″ (sold)
In this backlit early morning plein air piece I was drawn to the moody shadows and the sense of mystery. I decided not to include the ducks and frogs but they were certainly good company as I painted the spring fed pond.
Vasona Glow
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
As I set up to paint at nearby park, I was struck by the backlit reeds glowing in the morning sun. It was a crisp fall day and as I started and the location was all about serenity. Then a crew of seven year old pos Thanksgiving day-campers arrived. So … there was less of a calm vibe than I initially anticipated. Still … there was a magic in the laughter of the kids which made for a great day.
Morning Sun Pigeon Point
14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
There are a few moments on early fall mornings when the first rays of the sun illuminate the lighthouse at Pigeon Point. The fog lifts and it just glows. As I painted this on location, I gave all my attention to that effect and to the way the glow carried as a reflection on the ocean’s surface. I deliberately kept the vegetation on the foreground bluff loose to ensure the distant glow was the star of the show.
Exhibited …
2024 – Coastal Arts League “Iconic California”