Oils

I don’t remember seeing as many snowy white egrets in our area as I was growing up. While they are now quite common, I am always struck by their elegant movement.

I painted this on location and tried to catch the interplay of the eucalyptus trees with the reservoir beyond.

In this painting of quince blooms, I am in celebration of spring. I love the warm red-orange color of the blooms and their early arrival.

Winters in the California foothills can be mistaken by turns for spring or fall. On overcast days the vibe can be moody which I endeavored to catch as I painted this at Santa Teresa Park in San Jose.

Garrapata is one of my favorite places to paint. This time I wanted to give attention to a small beach nestled in a cove. The tide was just right to allow a sandy patch to be seen through the water to reflect beautiful greens in the sunshine.

I painted this on incredibly windy morning. My goal in this piece was to capture the sense of the morning glare on the incoming surf.

I enjoyed watching surfers and picnickers come and go as I painted this above Manresa State Beach. I spent much of the time looking at the angles and shadows of the life guard tower quickly dashing in the figures at the end.