11in x 14in, pastel on paper Inspiration for paintings is abundant on my favorite coastal walking path. Each day is varied and the ocean may be cool, foggy, sunny, bright, turbulent, or flat as a lake. On this spectacular spring morning the fog bank was held at sea as the inland temperatures warmed.
22in x 30in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection In the northwest corner of the state of Arizona, near the Nevada and Utah borders, is Grand Canyon National Park. Being carved over time by the mighty Colorado River, it is vast at 277 miles long, nearly 18 miles wide and over 1 mile deep. In it are nooks and crannies, geological …
15in x 21in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection Part of a two part painting of an “iron and rose” series, this work was inspired from a simple concept; what would happen if I rendered the rigidity of iron grates with the sublime softness of roses? Working in a series carries with it unique challenges, especially when the canvases are not …
18in x 24in, pastel on board While on a holiday with dear friends in the central coast town of Cambria, California, we drove in quest of wine tasting in the beautiful Paso Robles region. Route 46 into Paso Robles is a spectacular road with open and mountainous vistas where both vineyards and sea views are enjoyed. The hills were aglow …
8in x 10in, pastel on board Originally this painting was named “Ribbon of Gold” after a single, beautiful patch of mustard seen cascading through two mountain ridges in the coast of central California. The little ribbon of color was all that was needed as inspiration for this work and many others. After “Ribbon” was completed and it had rested in …
11in x 14in, pastel on board The green flash – an optical phenomenon, typically at sea level, in a hazy environment and only lasting a second or two at sunset if one is fortunate enough to be present to view the amazing sight. Some say it is an illusion, others complete fabrication, still others a scientific color spectrum refraction. In …
22in x 30in, transparent watercolor on paper, Private Collection In Yosemite National Park sits a grand old national historic landmark called the Wawona® Hotel. Its origination served as a resting spot and primitive inn for pioneers. Many times remodeled, Wawona remains open to visitors to enjoy a tranquil respite under mighty aged pine trees and oaks. The light streaming over …
22in x 63in, transparent watercolor on paper, Private Collection Near the mountain town of Durango, Colorado is the most beautiful resort named Purgatory, Colorado. After a long day’s drive amidst peach, gold and shimmering aspen leaf color, even snow flurries and rain, we were in an unfortunate fender bender just outside of Purgatory. We arrived to our room that night …