Morning Light at Moro Beach

I love the winter light in Southern California, but I did not expect the 80 degree temperature in February. I considered naming this painting "Looking for El Nino"! The high tide kept me pinned against the breakwater and offered an interesting perspective for this 9"x12" plein air oil painting on linen canvas board.

Big Oak Flavor

Majestic California Oak. Original oil painting on 12"x16" Belgian Linen archival canvas board.

Hello, Summer Calling...

August in O'Neals can get a bit toastie as shown in this 12"x16" oil on canvas panel.

Corona Blues

11"x14" Oil on stretched canvas. Timeless perspective on Little Corona, a wonderful little beach in Orange County, California.

Hwy 41 Revisited

10"x 20" Oil on canvas panel. I started this painting plein air along Hwy 41 in Madera County, CA and finished recently in my studio. The table rock outcroppings on the far right of the painting are remnants of an ancient river bed. Today they are beautiful accents to the expansive grasslands, old barns and distant Sierra Nevada.

Laguna Canyon

11"x14" Oil on canvas panel. An early spring morning in the canyon. Magical!

Made in the Shade

9"x12" oil on canvas panel. This old barn and tractor may look a bit shop worn, but looks can be deceiving. Open the gas valve, touch the starter and she's ready to go. Pure inspiration!