I painted these sherbet-colored roses at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. May roses always remind me that summer is on it’s way.
May Roses
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Oils
Nola’s Irises
10″ x 8″ (sold)
The eastern foothills of San Jose is home to a delightful iris grower managed by Nola. They have graciously hosted a group of painters from the Los Gatos Art Association each spring during peak bloom. You can visit too and you are able to order your favorite iris varieties online. If you can manage to choose amongst them.
Miramontes Afternoon
8″ x 10″ (private collection)
There are so many places to paint along the California Coastal Trail. This spot is just spot is just south of the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. In this piece, I am particularly interested in the subtle variations in the reflections as seen in the wet sand.
Afternoon Windsurfers
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
There’s a sparkle that happens late in the afternoon. In this painting from Shoreline Park Lake in Mountain View, I have tried to capture the movement of the windsurfers and glint of the sun.
Exhibited …
2024 – Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time”
Passage
14″ x 18″ oil on linen panel
A kayaker makes a morning journey amongst small yet towering islets in Resurrection Bay near Seward, Alaska. Summers here aren’t just popular with paddlers, there are seemingly an endless number of bald eagles, seals and whales share the scene.
Exhibited …
2024 … Coastal Arts League “A Moment in Time” (Honorable Mention)
Lupine Path
11″ x 14″ (sold)
I was expecting the beautiful spring greens but not the profusion of lupine flowers along the path at Rancho Canada del Oro located in the San Jose Foothills.
Pond at Quail Hollow
8″ x 10″ Oil on linen panel
Quail Hollow Ranch Park is a fun destination for painting and experiencing rural life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I’ve painted horses, barns and farm equipment at Quail Hollow. In this piece, I’ve turned my attention to the small pond on the property.
Spring Arrival
6″ x 8″ oil on linen panel
Sparkling dynamic skies mark our early spring days. This painting catches such a moment at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
Pescadero Convergence
9″ x 12″ (sold)
In looking at the waves come in while painting this piece, I was struck that they were coming from different directions. I later learned there’s a name for this … convergence waves.
Rough and Tumble
8″ x 10″ (sold)
This plein air painting is all about capturing the action of springtime in Los Alamitos Creek in San Jose.