La Jolla Viewpoint

Went back to Mission Trails yesterday for a hot morning of painting. Haven't taken a pic of it yet. However, today I did this one overlooking La Jolla.


La Jolla Viewpoint, 11 x 14, oil on canvas panel

Mission Trails 2

I met up with Christina and Betty from the Sage Group today out at Mission Trails. We painted over by the visitors center. The colors were really vibrant even though we haven't had much rain.

What a great place that is.



Mission Trails 2, 9 x 12, oil on linen

Island Dinghy Landing

We went to Shelter Island the other day. The kids loved playing in the water while I painted the dinghy landing with the city in the background.


Island Dinghy Landing, 8 x 10, oil on prepared panel

WIP- Koi Pond I or Sharks and Minnows

I took several photos the other day in and around Balboa Park. The kids loved the koi pond near the Botanical Garden. There were several kids playing 'Sharks and Minnows'. I took pics as I was working on this one.

the drawing


the block-in


further along




the finish. Koi Pond I, 9 x 12, oil on linen panel.

Sedona Sidetrip

This is on the trip home.


Sedona side trip, 8 x 10, oil on panel

Santa Fe WIP- work in progress

This was done during Plein Air NM's Workshop Week with Doug Higgins. I had a really good time- he's quite a character. His work can be seen here. (click to see)

Lots more to be done on this one. I only got as far as the block-in. We mostly watched Doug do an extended demo- between rainstorms, that is.


WIP, 11 x 14, oil on prepared panel

Randall Davey Preserve

These were done during Plein Air New Mexico's workshop week. Lorenzo Chavez was the instructor on this day. He was really a wonderful teacher. His work can be seen here. (click to see)


At Randall Davey Preserve, 10 x 8, oil on panel



Randall Davey Adobe, 8 x 10, oil on linen panel