Plein air study of the reflecting pool at Balboa Park, San Diego.
Reflecting Pool 12×16 oil
Red Tractor 12×16 Oil
Rusty old tractor was fun to paint at the steam engine museum. The contrast between the pink warn paint and heavy metal tractor gives this piece a feeling of nostalgia.
California Bungalow 9×12 oil
Painting of a 1926 cottage/bungalow need San Diego, Ca.
The Zen of Surfing
The sky was pink this sunset. Pure pink. Surfers look so completely relaxed walking out of the water.
Plein air painting in San Diego of La Jolla Cove. View from path near lifeguard headquarters. The movement of the water gave this painting it's own rhythm.Sunbathing 9×12 oil
Painting of the girls soaking up the sun
In the backyard on a gorgeous southern California day.
La Jolla 24×30 oil
Painted this large piece after some small plein air sketches/studies at La Jolla cove, San Diego. It was a glorious day with pretty clouds in the distance. In the studio while painting this I could feel the warm sun and light breeze of that day.
Balboa Park 24×30 oil
Botanical pool at Balboa Park San Diego, California. The water reflected the ornate buildings while offering these
white and pink waterlillies.
Irish Sheep 36×48 oil
Furry white sheep with legs deep in kelly green grasses inspired this painting. The grey Irish skies make the greens look greener. The countryside is both peaceful and lonely. I exaggerated the mountains a little to give a more dramatic feeling while the sheep graze.
Happy St. Patty’s day!
Desert Snow Caps
Hunting for a good location to paint out near Palm Desert, I found this snow capped mountain with wild flowers in the foreground. When I look at this finished painting I can still feel how cold it was that day.
Desert Path
It was important to capture the light and shadows on the path of this desert scene. I found this tree along this path and thought it was beautiful to paint …..these eucalyptus are all over southern California.
Heisler Park, Laguna 8×10 oil
On location at Heisler Park, Laguna, California. Gorgeous weather to be painting outside in Laguna. The park has new stairs and walkways which make it easy and accessible to all. The views are spectacular.
Gazebo at Laguna 10×8 oil
View of gazebo at Heisler Park, Laguna.
I painting this on location, plein-air, that’s outdoor painting in French. Lots of weddings take place at this gazebo overlooking the beautiful lagoons below.
Laguna Palms 8×10 oil
Painted this on location at Heisler Park, Laguna Beach. Gorgeous day to be out painting, light breeze and lots of friendly people stoping to talk.
Sunset Surfing 16×16 oil
Watching my son surfing at a distance I captured the sillouetted figures against an intense sunset. I feel I captured the awesome peace of the ocean and how small us humans are in the massive ocean.
Dusk with Palms 24×30 oil
I love this time of day. It is relaxing and peaceful, reminding us to start slowing down for the evening.
El Morro 24×30 oil
Gorgeous view of beach from Crystal Cove parking lot. I painted a few small plein air paintings in this location and used them to create this larger 24×30.
