"Malibu Creek" ©

Malibu Creek State Park is always full of good spots to paint.  For this view I am standing on the main trail headed to the bridge.  It's my understanding that Ronald Reagan owned the land years ago and rode his horse all over the hills and canyons and MASH was filmed just over the hill.  It's fun to day dream and imagine those days.

8" X 10", Oil on panel

"Creekside" ©

After a week of traveling the state, time at the easel today completed the process of being home.  California is very dry.  The wild flowers are trying with all of their might to bloom, without much luck.  This painting is a spot I have painted many times and will continue too.  The lovely meeting of the trees over the creek create a window to the mountains beyond and that is what keeps bringing me back to this spot.  

Oil on Canvas, 11" X 14"

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"Teton Valley Creek" ©

Don't mind the bugs and dirt mixed into the paint. I am sure you have heard of "chick" magnets, oil paint is a "bug" magnet. speaking of bugs and dirt, I am headed out to paint at a dude ranch for a few days with about 20 other artists (fun). From what I hear there isn't any Internet available so I'll be off the grid for a bit. Sounds great to me. Consider the "gone painting" shingle hung......

Oil on Panel, 9" X 12"

"Creek Demo" Valencia Fine Art Festival

Last weekend at Valencia Fine Art Festival the organizers encouraged artists to demonstrate their media for the public. While visiting with folks I painted a small version of "Heritage Valley Creek" as a demo. It was a perfect weekend of showing, visiting with artists, good weather and best of all, great company.

Oil on Linen, 8" X 10"

"Canyon Creek" ©

It's no wonder Sedona is known as home to stunning red rocks. Late in the day the stone reflects the sun and radiates the heat collected as the sun passed over head.

Oil on panel, 9" X 12"

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