Month: August 2010

Perspectives

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Over Avila Rocks, Oil on Linen, 8x10

A couple recent paintings today, one exploring new ideas, the other a bit more traditional. This first painting is from a reference photo of Avila Beach, taken during San Luis Obispo Plen Air last year. I was in a cliff looking down. I always liked the abstract qualities of shape and color in this photo, … Read more

Big Sur Canyon

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Big Sur Canyon, #2 - OIl on Linen - 8x10

Looking through my reference photos, I connected to a couple of photos from Big Sur canyons–often overlooked, given the drama of the seaside. I’m also pushing lots of paint lately to experiment with texture. Enjoy!

Chase

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Chase

This painting of Timberfield model Chase sat in my studio for a while, unfinished (I thought). I like to work “ala prima”, wet into wet. I wasn’t able to finish this one that way, so it sat a few weeks. But it grew on me as is, so here it is. This painting is an … Read more