Mysterious Duo

I'm obsessed with mono prints. I've been playing and experimenting with the geli plate. This print was derived from one of my repurposed plein air sketches and multiple print applications in charcoal and pastel. The pastel and charcoal paint transfers were lifted with acrylic medium and paint.

Albany Bug Cove

I follow painting groups online and that is how I found this fine painting spot. I was attracted to the atmosphere which for me is the fog. Depicting fog for me is a fun atruggle.

Emeryville Marina View

It was cold and very windy. The Emeryville Marina was a beautiful place to sketch.

Mountains And Active Clouds

I was able to complete a ton of sketches during the ride up to the Eastern Sierra and while riding around it. I would work with cameras,foutain pens, markers, etc. to get the line work and values down. I added color later.

Serene Beauty

This year we visited the Eastern Sierra. It was the second time for me. I skectched from the car and onsite. To say the least I was in awe and inspired the entire time. The beauty of this area has to be experienced. We visited Lake Lundy etc. I did this pastel on site.

Weeds And Bales

I try to find beauty even in the most mundane appearing places. This scene is from the parking lot of the Dollar Store in my home town. I have painted this scene many times as I cannot pass up hay bales. I'm sure the staff is used to that wierd lady hanging out in their parking lot taking photos and sketching. For those of you in town this weekend, we are hosting the Austin Studio Tour at Austin Art Space. Stop by and see us. We will be open 12-6 Saturday and Sunday this weekend and next.

Lake Cleone Morning Mist

When last in Fort Bragg, California we visited one of my favorite morning spots. The morning mist and colors were beautiful. I did some small value sketches on pastel paper. I later added pastel. I used that painting as inspiration for this piece.