“The Way of the Oak”
12 x 16 oil on canvas
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This graceful old oak arches over a trail on Eaton Canyon, beckoning the hiker to walk under the arch and continue their journey. Scenes like this are typical of trails all over California, though. From the Arroyo Seco of Pasadena, […]

Eucalyptus Sunset
9 x 12 oil painting on canvas
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Dramatically lit by a blazing sunset, this lone eucalyptus stands guard against the coming night. The gray-green foliage, stirred by the breeze, takes on the sunset colors. I’ve seen scenes like this in Carpinteria, Orange County, Cambria, San Luis Obispo, Fillmore, Fallbrook, […]

“Divers Cove, Laguna Beach
8 x 10 oil on Belgian linen plein air panel
California seascape oil painting”
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The surf gently rolls into Diver’s Cove in Laguna, near Heisler Park. Only a few walkers are enjoying the moment. I think the building to the right is the […]

“Oak Valley”
8 x 10 oil painting on plein air panel
SOLD
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Some fresh new oaks in the Conejo Valley, near Agoura. The hills are no longer pure emerald green, and the seed heads of the grasses are turning shades of brown and mauve. An interesting color combination against the dark rich […]

“When California Hills Turn Gold”
9 x 12 oil painting on plein air panel
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The winter season has almost departed and the bright fresh green of springtime is starting to leave some of […]

Quiet Spring Reflections
9 x 12 pastel on sanded paper
Western Sierra Foothills, near Visalia

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I enjoy pastel painting although I don’t do it as often nowadays as oil. But I’m getting back into it. For this subject, I thought the […]

“Pride Mountain Vineyard, Autumn 2010″
9 x 12 vineyard oil painting on plein air linen panel
Private Collection (sold)
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Last autumn, while visiting our children over Thanksgiving, we had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful vineyard on Spring Mountain near St. Helena, above Napa Valley, […]

“When Sunrise Fills the Sky”
11 x 14 oil on linen plein air panel
Near Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County
Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting
I thought that I had photographed all the paintings I did last year at the CAC paint out, but I recently came across this one and thought I’d wait until spring to post it. […]

“Gaviota Springtime”
11 x 14 oil on plein air panel
Central Coast California
SOLD
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Saturday is the opening night for the Centennial of the California Art club’s Gold Medal Show. I’m very happy to have my painting, “Gaviota Springtime,” […]

“Oaks of Springtime”
California Central Coast, near Pozo & Santa Margarita
8″ x 8″ oil
SOLD
Oaks put on new leaves in a wilderness park along Pozo Road, in Central California. Lupine and other wildflowers grow at their feet.
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