Oils

So much visual variety it was hard to choose what to focus on and very fun to paint.

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.

In painting this I was drawn to the interplay of the eucalyptus trees and 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.