Hike with the Kids

18x24 oil on linen panel

I did this using a photo reference from a trip to Colorado with the family. This is a beautiful walk along the Piedra River. We did some light hiking, some fly fishing and a lot of sightseeing!

Caspers Ride

Caspers Ride, 12 x 16, oil on linen panel

This is a piece I did in the studio. I used a plein air sketch and photos as reference. Mark Kerckhoff is the person that introduced me to this fantastic spot in OC. It is still (rare) undeveloped land and a big equestrian draw. There was a lot of info out there the day I did the sketch, and I tried to put it all in. Mistake. I worked out some compositional things and tried for more color harmony in this piece. I really had fun with this one. I didn't plan on the horses, but on good advice, put them in- thanks Andres!

Kiddie Pool at Midnight

8x6, oil on canvas panel

Here's my first crack at a nocturne. I sat in the backyard the other night and painted this little scene. I loved the moon positioned behind the phone pole.

Thanks to those who came out to ArtWalk!

Thank you to all of those folks who braved the heat and raging water at ArtWalk a few weekends back. It was a successful weekend and I really enjoyed talking with all of you. I've already signed up for next year, so mark your calendars for April 25th and 26th, 2009. I think the water mains are scheduled for an overhaul this year, so perhaps 2009 will lack the excitement of water flowing through the streets!

Here are a couple of sketches I've done since ArtWalk while relaxing at Torrey Pines.

Sand and Surf, Torrey Pines Beach, 6 x 8, oil on linen panel



Torrey Pines from Torrey Pines Beach, 6 x 8, oil on linen panel

ArtWalk 2008 this weekend

ArtWalk is now upon us. April 26th and 27th in Little Italy from noon to 6pm, I will be enjoying the festivities at booth # 108 on Beech St. near the Trolley crossing. I am really excited about this event and will have many new paintings on display. Stop by and say 'hi'!


In addition to the booth, I have also donated a bench to ArtReach, a non-profit organization benefiting art in the local schools. Several ArtWalk artists have donated benches- they can be previewed here and on display on India St. near Date St. They will be auctioned off during ArtWalk.

"San Diego River Estuary"

Paintings from Northern California (Part 2)

Here are a few more paintings completed on our trip:

8x16, oil/linen


6x8, oil/linen


8x10, oil/linen


6x8, oil/linen

Paintings from Northern California (Part 1)

Here are the first paintings from a trip up through Northern CA. It was so beautiful! It felt like I was either painting, taking pics, or collecting shells the entire time.

"Point Arena Lighthouse" 9x12, oil/linen SOLD!


"St. Mark's" 8x10, oil/linen


"Sunset, Point Arena" 8x10, oil/linen