Eye Twinkle

I'm still working on this one. I lost that loose quality in trying to get a likeness. I think the next painting should have a time limit because I really do like that look. I have worked on this model in graphite, pastel and watercolor.

Half Moon Bay Vessels 1

This painting depicts a body of water in Half Moon Bay, California. I worked from a photo rather than on site. During the recent visit I painted most in watercolor. My normal medium...actually I enjoy them all. I miss my pastels so that will be the next phase.

Pier Skeleton 1

This set of poles I think was associated with a pier that used to exist. I have always liked the pattern they made. I was sitting up on the hill across from the area on Pam's birthday. She picked the spot for me to paint from.

Line Them Up

I love the dairy farms in the Point Reyes National Seashore the cows are beautiful as is the landscape.

Summer Ends

People playing on the beach on labor day. I painted from our balcony for the last paintings of the day. I don't get out and paint enough in Texas. I don't care for the heat so I tend to work from photos for some of my Texas landscapes. I do get out a little with Plein Air Austin during the cooler months when I don't have gallery duty. I have painted down in the Rockport/Fulton area but only for a weekend. I try and include my home state in my study of the landscape. I must admit the landscape in California inspires me to paint in just about any conditions (excluding earthquakes).

Its Distant

I wanted to explore this image in a larger format. The paper is 15 by 30 inches made by Nujabi and is 200lbs. I love this paper. Its almost cloth like. The larger format is fun too. The scene is one of the many you will see going to and from Fort Bragg, California and Pam's house. I bought some rather expensive watercolors from Old Holland years ago. I didn't want them to dry out so I'm am making myself use them. I also have started to use a nice palette that is large with a variety of wells and it has a nice cover for when you finish. I'm a hoarder when it comes to art supplies and tools.

Full Glass 1

When I look at this painting a full glass of wine comes to mind. Or maybe a nice chilled bottle of bubbles.