Old Veteran

Old Veteran

So I woke up today and looked out the window. I viewed the sun on Point Lobos, so I told Carol that I was going to head out for a couple of hours and hit the point to get some morning painting time in. Well, instead of sun, I had a glorious fog hug the side of the...

San Juan Bautista

I had the privilege of going to a photography workshop, however I went as a painter. Kim Weston had arranged special access to Mission San Juan Bautista for a 3-day gathering of photographers. While I did take many wonderful photos, I came home with these three...
Morning at Leo Carillo

Morning at Leo Carillo

Here is a photo of my view at Leo this morning. Painting on site is often a challenge but it is always a joy. Even when a painting is not a success, look where it was created 🙂 A few weeks ago, I flew to New Mexico and painted around Santa Fe. What a great part of the...

San Onofre

Ive been camping and getting some sun out at San Onofre all week while painting for this years annual “Paint San Clemente” event. Here are two of the paintings I have managed to complete this week. It’s been cold and densely overcast, which makes...
Gaviota Sundown

Gaviota Sundown

The Gaviota Hot Springs was my destination. I have wanted to paint there for a long time. It was a beautiful day so I decided to go on a drive. I got to Gaviota Hot Springs at midday. It was a bit of a hike up a steep muddy trail and I was winded by the time I got to...
Pt Mugu Lagoon

Pt Mugu Lagoon

Although I have lived in Southern California for nearly 50 years, I still find it odd that we can have an 85 degree day in mid-December. While friends in other parts of America are shoveling snow and stoking their pot-bellied stoves, I was out painting at the Pt Mugu...