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"Estuary of Carmel" © 27 Aug 2013 | 06:37 am
Twice I have stood on the sandy beach beside the spot where the Carmel River greets the ocean painting as the sun sank behind me into the Pacific Ocean capturing this view. It's a tough scene with al...
"Art Alfresco and El Matador Beach" © 22 Aug 2013 | 09:44 am
Today was the monthly California Art Club paint out, hosted by George Malone. George picked El Matador beach for our gathering spot and the day couldn't have been more perfect. With most children ba...
"Elsmere Sentry" © 17 Aug 2013 | 07:17 am
There is a moment at sunset, when everything turns brilliant orange and lavender above the park and ride at the Elsmere Canyon entrance. I have wanted to try to catch that moment in time and finally ...
"Summer Evening" © 13 Aug 2013 | 05:05 am
Hard to believe this spot is behind the Jack In The Box restaurant in Lebec but you can see it while you munch on a burger, right off the 5 freeway. Oil on Canvas, 24" X 30" Subscribe to A Painti.....
"Point Dume" © 8 Aug 2013 | 12:02 am
Point Dume is one of the many beautiful beaches in the Malibu area with long stretches of white sand rimmed by majestic cliffs welcoming long walks alone or a day at the beach with friends and family...
"Rocky Mountain Retreat" © 2 Aug 2013 | 06:48 am
Last month driving to Leadville Colorado in the Rocky Mountains we came across this view. The spot seemed so perfectly peaceful, accented by a few squirrels and birds I knew I wanted to paint it. It...
"Palm Tree Trio" © 28 Jul 2013 | 04:23 am
While I was painting this one, a comment made was that the palm trees were "scruffy". Looking around at all the palm trees I thought they all look a bit scruffy this dry hot summer. I did add a litt...
"Calm Waters" © 23 Jul 2013 | 03:43 am
The whole idea of this painting was to suggest calm water flowing gently around the bend. I had painted this scene before not knowing how to handle a some of the passages, this time the piece is bett...
"Coastal Cypress" © 20 Jul 2013 | 05:54 am
The Museum of Ventura County is planning their 3rd bi-annual "Art Alfresco" fundraising event on Saturday August 17th. I was invited to exhibit my artwork for sale, so all of the construction work on...
"Coastal Cliffs" © 16 Jul 2013 | 10:03 am
Home from Colorado it was nice to get back to the ocean. Next month I'll be exhibiting at the Ventura Museum and thought a few ocean scenes would be nice for the show. Oil on Linen, 16" X 20" Su.....
