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.
Afternoon Blues
6″ x 8″ (private collection)
Oils
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.
Morning Oak
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
Coastal Live Oaks are part of the natural heritage of our area. I painted this one at daybreak in Carmel Valley. In this piece, I tried to capture the moment as the fog lifted before the distant hills came into view.
Pacific Checkmate
11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel
I had to scramble to try to catch the late afternoon light streaming between these rock monoliths at Sue-Meg State Park (formerly Patrick’s Point). The stone towers seemed to be in conversation or perhaps in the midst of a chess match.
Exhibited …
2024 – Coastal Arts League “Iconic California”
2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”
Sturdy Cypress
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
I painted this from Moonstone Beach in Westhaven California. As I began the painting the fog was lifting so I raced to catch the veil it cast over the distant trees before the sun took over which it did for about 20 minutes. After that, the fog came back in full force. So … this painting is really about the moments in-between and catching a sense of peace even as things constantly change.
Exhibited …
2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”
Celadon Morning
12″ x 16″ oil on linen panel
I painted this from a hill above Trinidad California. This area has become one of my favorites anywhere. Here, I’ve tried to catch the celadon cast of the water on a quiet September morning.
Awarded …
Honorable Mention, Redwood Art Association, Humboldt Open (2022)
Exhibited …
2023 – Coastal Arts League, Member Show
2022 – Redwood Art Association, Humboldt Open
Nestled In
8″ x 10″ (sold)
Between intermittent morning showers, I painted this piece in an area called Arcata Bottoms. I loved the cozy feeling associated with a home and barn set off by large trees.
Exhibited …
2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”
Languid Afternoon
9″ x 12″ (sold)
I painted this plein air piece at Fieldbrook Valley Winery in McKinleyville, California. They were great to host a bunch of us painters for the afternoon as part of the 2022 Humboldt Open Plein Air Event.
Exhibited …
2022 – Redwood Art Association “Humboldt Open”
Fog at Pigeon Point
10″ x 8″ (sold)
As I painted on site just south of Pigeon Point I kept reminding myself to honor the foggy conditions of the day by ensuring the lighthouse held a quiet rather than commanding presence in the background.
Incoming
9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
As I was setting up my painting gear the fog dissolved leaving a perfect day for painting and enjoying the rocky shore at Pacific Grove. There was just enough time to capture the image before the rocks gave way to the incoming surf and rising tide.
Awarded …
2nd place, Coastal Arts League, Juried Painting Show (2023)
Honorable Mention, Los Gatos Art Association, Juried Painting Show (2022)