Friday, February 26, 2016

China Cove, Point Lobos

China Cove, Point Lobos
9 x 12 oil on linen

This painting was donated to Willaim Jessup University for their
Spring concert and silent auction.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Summer Days

Summer Days
6 x 6 oil on panel
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I really don't paint figures very often which is surprising because
I spent many years drawing them as a child. Figures were my favorite
subject. I really wanted to paint this in a high key and it was more of
an experiment than anything else. I enjoyed the experience and look 
forward to painting more figures in the future.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Empire Mine Study

Empire Mine Study 6 x 8 oil on panel

This is a study for a larger painting of Empire Mine in Grass Valley,
California. It is the site of one of the largest and richest gold mines in
California. Buy with PayPal

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Aqua Blue Beauty

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"Aqua Blue Beauty" 6 x 6 oil on panel

I painted this from a photo taken on a drive along the coast. It was
a unusually clear day and the water was quite a beautiful blue color.
This is available on the Daily Paintworks auction.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Let's Get Away


Let's Get Away 6 x 6 oil on panel

Cavallo Point once an army post known as Ft. Baker, is located 
in Sausalito, CA. With views of the San Francisco skyline, it is now a
luxury hotel. Guests can choose between historic or modern lodging.
We chose historic! I love painting architecture. It's kind of like fitting
pieces of a puzzle together. I don't trace the image on my surface, but
start with a few markings to establish the placement of some of the key 
elements, such as the peaks of the roof. From there, using my brush as
a tool, I hold it up at the same angle as I see in my subject and then 
replicate that angle on my painting. If I am careful and patient, I find
that it comes together in a fairly believable representation. This 
painting is available on the Daily Paintworks auction.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Awakening

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"Awakening" 6 x 6 oil on panel

I love the look of sunflowers in their natural setting. The light has
a wonderful effect on both the flowers and the background leaves
and stems. I like the feeling of being outdoors in a garden as opposed to 
inside in a vase.