Category Archives: California Trip
Photos – A few more
California Coast North of Elk, CA Thanks to everyone who commented and followed along with me on the California coast trip. I hadn’t done that before even though I grew up in California. It was fun and challenging. Honestly though, … Continue reading
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Coronado Beach (San Diego, CA)
Coronado Beach oil on linen panel 8×6 in. SOLD
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San Diego Bay (San Diego, CA)
San Diego Bay oil on linen panel 8×6 in. SOLD
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Crescent Bay Beach (Laguna Beach, CA)
Crescent Bay Beach oil on linen panel 8×6 in. SOLD Just beyond the hill from this scene are the main Northern Laguna beaches. If you’re familiar with the area you probably know that the main beach is not as quiet … Continue reading
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Santa Monica Pier (Santa Monica, CA)
Santa Monica Pier oil on linen panel 8×5 in. SOLD
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Detour – William Wray
I took a slight detour over the weekend. I popped on over to Monrovia, CA to attend an artist friend’s show, William Wray. I discovered his work about 2 years ago on his blog and I really enjoyed seeing all … Continue reading
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Santa Barbara Palms (Santa Barbara, CA)
Santa Barbara Palms oil on linen panel 8×6 in. SOLD Saturday morning was a rainy day in Santa Barbara… I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get out and paint. By noon the rain went away and left a … Continue reading
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Pfeiffer Beach (Big Sur, CA)
Pfeiffer Beach oil on linen panel 8×6 in. SOLD
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Photos – Sunsets
We’ve seen some great sunsets so far. The two above were taken at Half Moon Bay. The range of color was really nice… the photos don’t do it justice. These two were taken at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The buildings … Continue reading
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Carmel River Beach (Carmel, CA)
Carmel River Beach oil on linen panel 8×5 in. SOLD
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Video – Pigeon Point
Pigeon Point painting I posted yesterday.
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Pigeon Point (Pescadero, CA)
Pigeon Point oil on linen panel 8×5 in. SOLD
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Cowell Ranch Beach (Half Moon Bay,CA)
Cowell Ranch Beach oil on linen panel 5×7 in. SOLD
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Photos – Greenwood Beach & Baker Beach
This was a nice little spot right on the edge of a 100-foot cliff. Mendocino County has some beautiful beaches at the base of incredibly sheer rock formations. This is just one of dozens of spots I could have chosen … Continue reading
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Baker Beach (San Francisco, CA)
Baker Beach 8×6 in. SOLD Exiting the Golden Gate Bridge on the South side I made a few turns and just happened upon this beach. When I started painting this scene it was mostly overcast but an hour into it … Continue reading
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Greenwood State Beach (Elk, CA)
Greenwood State Beach 7×6 in. SOLD I started painting this one at about 4pm when the sun was moving toward the West but not yet setting. There was a great contrast happening on the beach at this time. The orange … Continue reading
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Photos – Patrick’s Point
Here are a few pics my wife shot at Patrick’s Point. Met some new people while I was painting here. These folks are from Kansas. Hi guys!
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Photos-Battery Point
Battery Point Lighthouse Lighthouse Kitty (I guess this is why no dogs are allowed) Here is my Keiser-inspired cigar box. In certain situations this is more convenient than my usual set up. This is a great little hostel where we … Continue reading
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Patrick’s Point (Trinidad, CA) 5×8 in.
Patrick’s Point 5×8 in. SOLD Loved this spot. I’ll have photos in another post.
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Battery Point (Crescent City, CA)
Battery Point 8×5 in. SOLD First stop Crescent City, CA. I just love the soft grays at this time of year in Northern California. They make even the redwood trees on the mountains in this painting appear to be a … Continue reading
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