portfolio
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Each gallery below has a selection of images from my collection. Select the gallery you wish to see. Please be patient while the images load completely.
I find everything about oil painting to be challenging and wildly enjoyable. The right combination of simple shapes, well balanced values, and rich exciting colors moves me to my core.
My work in pastel is very different but every bit as rich in texture and color. I have a sweet spot in my heart for pastel.
Oil on canvas
A quiet fall day on a beautiful Sonoma road.
Oil on canvas
This was the most amazing fall color in Sonoma I have ever seen.
Pastel
Pastel
This work was chosen for the 2013 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival poster.
Oil on Canvas
I'm often moved by just color.
Pastel on paper
This is one of thehistoric houses in the town of Mendocino
Pastel on paper
A few years I was teaching in the
country side in southern France.
Oil on canvas
In the winter the mustard blooms
between the dormant vines.
Pastel on paper
I am moved by the soft misty quality of pastels.
Pastel on paper
This was the perfect birthday morning.
Oil on canvas
Just as the sun hits the horizon everything turns golden.
Oil on board
Late light casting long evening shadows
Barns and old country buildings are beautiful and rustic, and mostly all gone from our California landscape. I try and capture them when I can.
Oil on canvas
Pierce Ranch is a historic dairy ranch and one of the most beautiful places on the Point Reyes National Seashore. I love to paint there.
Pastel
Dickson Ranch is a six generation family owned ranch in Woodacre, California.
Oil on canvas
I have painted these buildings many times over the years.
This piece is close to my heart for many reasons.
If you are curious ask me sometime. I would be happy to share my experence.
All animals are completely dependent on we humans to take care of this planet. I wonder if they know how we're doing.
Oil on board
I enjoy the simple sweetness of these young creatures.
This little guy was just basking in the late afternoon sun.
Oil on canvas
The name says it all.
Oil on canvas
Although shy at first, this little guy warmed up quickly. We ended up having a nice little chat.
Oil on canvas
Pastel
My little girl. The look that melted hearts.
Oil on board
Such a dear sweet girl
Pastel
I chased Panza around for an hour trying to get a photo.
I think he was really fed up when I finally got this shot.
The look that could kill.
Pastel on paper
The dog next door - or should I say mutt.
Capturing figures in gesture and how the figure is in space. The energy around and between people. It's about relationships in every form, how we connect.
oil on board
A lovely couple with great energy
Oil on board
It's easy to see what is happening here.
Oil on board
I snapped her photo without her noticing.
I'm waiting for her to wander into my studio someday.
Oil on canvas
This work was named Fireworks at Odalisque.
Unfortunately the restaurant closed down not long after it opened.
The owner suggested I change the name.
Oil on board
I wanted to capture the sweetness between these two.
My dear friends.
Love the lines and shapes of old vehicles.
Oil on board
These old trucks have such personality I just had to give them proper names.
Oil on board
This guy deserves a good retirement.
Oil on board
Oil on board
Oil on canvas
This is part of my 5" x 5" or 5" x 7" mini collection. Framed in a beautiful shadowbox wood frame. Start your collection.
Oil on board
The owner was an artist, can you tell?
Oil on board
Here is a 7" x 5" Pierce Ranch. I will paint that place at any size.
Oil on Board
Oil on board
Such devotion and good manners.
Oil on board
Oil on board
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