Thursday, November 30, 2006

"November Clouds" ©


Nature never fails to amaze me. Just when the landscape becomes gray, dry and brittle, clouds arrive in the valley. You hardly notice the ground anymore, as you stare into the sky soaking up the show.

Oil on Canvas Board, 4" X 6"


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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

"End Of The Day" ©



Just a bit more of daylight left, at the end of the day.

Oil on Canvas, 6" X 8"

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

"Aspens" ©


When I first started exploring the media of paint a well-seasoned artist was describing trees, the dancing trunks, patterned sky holes, the subtle changes of color within their leaves. It was almost romantic and I felt as though I was listening through ear muffs, unable to comprehend this admiration and love for all the earth's trees, and yet so desperately wanting to see. Fortunately I didn't say a word and felt deep down that someday I would understand this language about trees. It's taken years and finally I can see clearly though artists eyes these lovely inhabitants that surround us quietly.

Oil on Canvas Board, 5" X 7"


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Monday, November 27, 2006

"Red House" ©

A buddy and I went out painting and came home freezing. Wimpy Californians just are not use to anything below 60 degrees. For this little painting I was standing at the corner of Vasquez Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon. I could paint at that very corner for a month, it's so beautiful.

Oil on Linen Board, 8" X 10"



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Sunday, November 26, 2006

"Sand Canyon Storm" ©

Clouds marched into our valley today. The sunlight played tag, hill to hill, tree to tree, peeking in and out of the clouds. The rain should begin at midnight.

Oil on Canvas, 16" X 20"




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Friday, November 24, 2006

"Plein Air Painter, Jim" ©



Crystal Cove, Newport Beach at the end of a long day of painting, Jim is still at it. The tide and sun are now joining forces to end our day.

Oil on Canvas, 6" X 8"




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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

"Santa Clara River" ©

Big box buildings pop up on the horizon almost daily, or so it seems. The Santa Clara River winds her way through the valley, fending off the white structures.

Oil on Canvas, 11" X 14"

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

"Laguna Canyon" ©



The people of Laguna Beach purchased the land in the Laguna Canyon to prevent building and protect the wilderness. Two deer came bounding out of the brush, glanced in my direction and as quickly disappeared back into the brush. Painting in the canyon you can just imagine the early California Plein Air painters, discovering the unique light, the beautiful range of colors and thriving in the healthy beach environment.

Oil on Linen Board, 8" X 10"



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Monday, November 20, 2006

"Ice Cream" ©



November in California. What could be better then cold vanilla ice cream to top off a day at the beach?

Oil on Canvas Board, 5" X 7"



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Sunday, November 19, 2006

"Small Sailing" ©


Tied to the dock in Dana Point Harbor this small sail boat just glowed in the late afternoon sun. I stood and painted as the pint sized crew of the pirate ship wandered past asking all the great questions children ask.

Oil on Canvas Board, 5" X 7"


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Saturday, November 18, 2006

"Crystal Cove" ©

Since Wednesday, this is the first time I have been able to get onto the internet. Some poor folk took the connection cable off the hotel computer, rending the big box useless to all the guests. It was bound to happen that one day I would run into a hitch posting "A Painting A Day", so please accept my apology. This painting was painted early in the morning looking north along the Pacific Ocean in the historic Crystal Cove.

Oil on Linen Board, 9" X 12"


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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

"Breaking Clouds" ©

This morning rain softly fell, leaving droplets hanging off the "Bird Of Paradise" tips. Standing on the beach, Dana Point in the distance, the clouds broke allowing the sun to kiss a few buildings and sprinkle light across the sand.

Oil on Canvas, 11" X 14"

Monday, November 13, 2006

"Laguna Light" ©

Standing on the edge of the Pacific Ocean you feel so small. Today I painted the view from a grassy cliff side park. The photo of the painting was taken as it sat on the grass against my easel and is not quite level but hopefully you can see enough of the painting to get a feel for the location.

Oil on Canvas Board, 6" X 8"

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Sunday, November 12, 2006

"Bridle Path To The Sea" ©



There is a comfort in painting a view that you have previously painted. It is never the same, yet familiar and takes you back in time to the original feelings of the place. This bridle path leads to the Pacific Ocean which is where I am headed in a couple of hours and so the subject seemed just perfect for today.

Oil on Canvas, 5" X 7"




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Friday, November 10, 2006

"Path To Paradise" ©



Next week I'll be painting in Laguna Beach, a completely different sense of light and color from my usual high desert landscapes. "Path To Paradise" is a piece painted from sketches done on a trip to Kaui.

Oil on Canvas

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

"Brilliant Bush" ©

I am in the creek again, looking east, the last of daylight hitting my right shoulder. When you are very quite for a while the small creatures that inhabit the brush start going about their business. Someday, I would like to paint the light penetrating a wild rabbits ear. They actually glow a beautiful peach color.

Oil on Canvas, 9" X 12" sold

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

"Afternoon Walk" ©


Time prevented an outing, sitting at my easel the idea of picking up the small brush to work on a 5" X 7" canvas felt dull. Quickly I grabbed a larger canvas and a huge brush. Excitement rushed in the door and off we went, "Afternoon Walk" is the result.

Oil on Canvas, 9" X 12"

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Monday, November 06, 2006

"Shade To Sun" ©



Today I was exploring new colors and toying again with looking out from under a tree into the daylight. Days of exploration are not always successful, and yet these days can be the most exciting. Discoveries, revelations abound and my brush grew!

Oil on Canvas Board, 6" X 8"




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Sunday, November 05, 2006

"Fall Light" ©


It wasn't until I began posting this painting that I realized that I used the word "light" in the previous title. The way that light falls within the landscape is what attracts my brush. The light, ever changing, brilliant or soft can instantly stop my steps.

Oil on Canvas, 5" X 7"


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Friday, November 03, 2006

"The Glory Of Fall" ©



It happens in a few days, or so it seems, the fall colors are blazing in full glory. I am late for my show reception, please forgive and enjoy!

Oil on Canvas Board, 6" X 8"




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Thursday, November 02, 2006

"Evening Light" ©



Classic California view, gorgeous mountains bathing in the last of the light for the day and a path leading you home. To top it off, I had to pleasure of painting this moment of "Evening Light".

Oil on Canvas Board, 5" X 7"


Donated to the Santa Clarita Artists Association "Art Classic XVIII"

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

"Safe Haven" ©


A small, one room hut levitating over shallow waters is your only protection from the passing storm. The evening light show never fails to take your breath away.

Oil on Canvas Board, 6" X 8"



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