Stream Reflections

This is an exploratory sketch for a larger set of paintings. Its from Samuel P. Taylor Park in northern California. One thought is to base my paintings on this actual sketch as opposed to the photo. Those reflections are going to be fun in any medium and I have plenty of work to do to capture that in paint.

Moss Covered

As we entered Samuel P. Taylor park we found a legal place to pull over for me to take pictures. I slid down the hill to take a few shots of the beautiful stream that flows through it. I was busy taking photos when Pam said that I would hurt myself. I ignored her and continued shooting. At one point, I took a step without looking and of course fell. I had enough and climbed back up the hill. Of course two more mishaps before I got to the car. "You jinxed me", I told her once safely in the car. This is an old moss covered redwood tree.

Playful Trio

These little ones were playing with one another so I of course had to make a little painting of them. The drawing was done on site in ink. I later added the oil. I liked the colors and language of their little forms.

Familiar In California

Last Of The Moon

The photograph that inspired this painting was taken one morning after putting out my trash for pick up.

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.

How It Felt

This was the first painting from this years paintings of the Richmond Marina. We were walking down to the tables and I saw this structure and light. I stopped and made the sketch which I later covered with pastel. Prior to heading out, I had prepared boards with paper ready to paint. That made it easy to stand and do the initial drawing.