I have been reading another Emile Gruppe book, this one focusing on brushwork. He painted on the east coast, so many of his example paintings in the book are of the gritty boats and docks of small fishing villages. As per a discussion on the Facebook Plein Air Painters group (please, join us…click here for … Read more
Palm trees have beautiful strength, character and movement. They can make a great subject. While in 1,000 Palms a few weeks ago, I painted two field studies (one, two) of a view between groups of palms to the steep hills below. The two studies where done in different light conditions, the first with the hill … Read more
Another desert painting! I can see another trip down there in the near future, perhaps end of this month, when I have my next week off for painting. I think the design for this one looks a little too linear. Not sure, what do you think? Coachella Valley 2 – Oil on Linen – 12×16
Here’s a little sunset study of a Kauain sunset. Slowly…inhale…exhale. Relax everybody! Sunset (North Shore, Kauai) – Oil on Canvas – 8×10
Here’s my latest painting from what is emerging as a series of desert paintings from my recent trip to the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs. The color harmonies and geography of the area are a nice, inspiring change of pace for me. I’m very happy with this, although I wish the photo were more accurate. … Read more
I’ve been having a blast painting from my studies and reference photos from the dessert. Today’s is from the Coachella Valley. I’ve painted three so far, more to be posted soon. Enjoy! Coachella Valley 1 – Oil on Canvas – 8×10
Here’s a post-trip painting done from a photo at Indian Canyons, a great little oasis in Palm Springs. Had fun laying on some thick paint here, playing with abstraction a bit. Here’s Indian Canyon 1, done on location. The latter is more subtle, but I also like the energy and movement of this one. Indian … Read more