Wow, what an incredible day today! The light was crystal clear, probably thanks to the unrelenting winds we had. Some neighbors lost tree limbs, we faired well. I needed to find a wind break to paint, so stayed close to home. The Rhododendron’s out in front of our house are in full bloom, so I … Read more
I got off work early today (holiday weekend!) and did this little study near Noe & 15th, while I waited for Mike to meet me in the city for happy hour. I typically don’t like painting architecture, but the colors of these Victorian homes was hard to resist. I think I’ll paint Cafe Flore next … Read more
I will begin showing at Kumquat Art & Home on June 1, in San Francisco. Click here for a full list of paintings available in the show. Here’s one sample. Check out Kumquat, Clement is a great shopping street. Morning Hillside Oil on Linen, 11×14
As written before in this blog, I’ve been working part time for Wells Fargo in San Francisco. I started their first blogging team about 6 months ago now. Luckily, during the past 6 months we had incredibly bad weather, which allowed me to not feel so bad about missing the plein air painting experience. Now … Read more
Thanks to everyone who attended my open studios show this past weekend. You braved the rain and cold to enjoy art, and I appreciate your support. The show was not a big financial success, but it was really great to see lots of familiar faces, including Cathy Boyer, Mike Chamberlain, Sam/Phil, The Laderman’s, Decker Walker, … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been accepted into the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Invitational 2006! I received the letter today. Here’s a schedule of events. If you’ll be in the area during that time, and would like to paint with me (or watch), let me know. San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival 2006. … Read more
At the recent Gold Country 2006 Plein Air Invitational, I had a conversation with artists that is fairly common: do you want to be known as a “Plein Air Painter“, or just simply as an “Artist”? The reason we have to ask ourselves that is due to the fact–largely–that collectors would like a label that … Read more
Wow, had a great day today. First, I was welcomed in the morning by a wonderful email from Kyle Garcia, owner of the Pheonix Gallery Topeka (in Kansas). We had a great email conversation about my seascapes. She has a local client that would like one to remember her days in California. Like a lot … Read more
I painted this 11×14 yesterday plein air, in the hills around the small town of Pescadero. Need to stock up paintings of local scenes for two upcoming shows: The Filoli Show, and the Kumquat show June 1. Enjoy!
Andy Skaff, Stan Robbins and I painted together on the last day of the event (prior to the “Quick Draw” at Columbia State Park. We found a great spot on Sells Road. Again, I had to photograph this outside before the exhibition, so the colors/quality isn’t great. If I get it back, I’ll scan it … Read more