Dreaming About Floating

This is an image from a working harbor in Fort Bragg, California. I sketch there when I can but often I just take a photo to work from. I made this painting from an image taken on my Ipad and from many visits to this area. Pam says that I over painted this one she has a better eye than me.

Even Harbor (IP)

I can't say that I'm finished with this one yet as I think it needs to be darker. Not in feeling but in the light.

Floating Workhorses

I really like the character of this little harbor. I still need to sit down and actually paint there. This is one that I worked on at the gallery this weekend. The light is always better there.

Harbor Companions

Another painting of Noyo Harbor. When I get back there I intend to spend at least half a day painting there. The area is so rich with subject matter. This is the first pastel I have painted of that area. I am still using that one photo that has millions of paintings in it.

Above the Vessels

Another little painting of Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg, California. I think these two vessels had just unloaded their catch Above these boats were guys trying to put the catch into large containers.

Good Catch

Another scene from Noyo Harbor a place I have to paint en plein air when I visit again. The place is rich with potential paintings and good food.

The Way Out

I paint a lot of stuff related to Fort Bragg, California. Its a very inspirational place. Texas inspires me too but the landscape is too familiar at times. Anyway this is a painting of the Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. I took this photo during my most recent visit. We had just dined at Silvers.

Half Moon Bay Vessels 2

I painted this picture the same time I painted the first version. I wanted to cool it down a bit and maybe define the vessels better with the negative space. I first did a pencil drawing and then used the drawing to paint the two watercolors.

Noyo Harbor 2

The second attempt at simplifying this very busy image. I could blur most of it and just focus on something interesting. That is the beauty of painting on site as opposed to painting from a photo. On my next visit I will definitely spend some time in this area.

Noyo Harbor 1

The hard part about this subject is the amount of material in the scene. The actual source photo had tons of material and subjects. I tried to focus in on a small area for simplification. Noyo Harbor is in Fort Bragg, California. Its an area that has great dining and views of the ocean.

Drawing Floating Neighbors

This drawing is not associated with the current painting by the same name. I must have the title on my brain again. This is a scene from the El Granada Pier. I think the first painting will be in watercolor. Its the medium I am into lately.

Richmond Inner Harbor

This is a painting of the inner harbor of Point Richmond. Another day of freezing while painting.

Genesis Floating

After lunch we walked along the harbor. I had two packs of SOHO aceo trading cards with me so I got in a little painting after lunch. When its cold out a small painting is best.

Looking for Prey

Another painting inspired by my trip to Fulton, Texas with Plein Air Austin.