"DECEMBER DAY"

"December Day" painted this past week right before it started raining.  It's a most familiar site but changes always with the light and atmosphere.  9 x 12 oil on canvas panel.  For more information or to bid CLICK HERESOLD

"SUNFLOWERS"

This is a painting I did back in 2008.  I made some changes....added my greenhouse....indicated some fencing etc. and now I like it much better.  12 x 9 inches oil on stretched linen. 

"101 PIERCY BRIDGE"

Two bridges were built rerouting Hwy 101 around the Confusion Hill slide area which took nearly 5 years to complete.  This is within walking distance of my house but the area naturally was closed off during that time.  Sure feels good to be able to get to the river again.  This is the second northernmost bridge.  It is 8 x 8 inches oil on panel and done plein air. 

"GARDEN SCENE, KALE"

Kale and chard are beautiful plant and so much fun to paint.  Don't often get to use red and blue like that!  It's also about the healthiest vegetable you can eat.  As I was painting this two female turkeys came by with their brood of babies.  My day was complete.  It is 8 x 8 inches oil on linen panel.  

"SPRING GREENS"

This was painted in my friend's back yard which was a riot of new greens and flowers.  I usually run the other way when confronted with this much green to paint but since the weather said probable rain we decided to stay. It was beautiful to look at but a real challenge to paint.   I had to look very closely at the subtle color modulations and be careful not to generalize.  The size is 12 x 9 inches oil on canvas panel. 

"ALDERPOINT RD. FALL"

"ALDERPOINT RD. FALL" is oil on canvas panel 6 x 8 inches.  I used to travel this road every Monday and got to see the incredible vista in every season.  The hills and mountains go on forever.  I was attracted to how the clouds cast the middle ground in shadow and yet sunshine was illuminating a background hill and foreground. Also the steep angle of foreground hill was intriguing.  This will be up for bid on eBay 5/14. PRESS HERE after 1pm

"BEHIND GISELA'S"

This view is standing on the porch of the little cottage I stay at in Mendocino.  We're looking at Gisela's house and shed.  It's a riot of color in June and can be overwhelming to paint but I always enjoy it.  The painting is on a Raymar canvas panel 8 x 10 inches.  To bid on eBay CLICK HERE