oil landscape painting, "Manzanita in the Yard"

Oil painting in the morning, ahh, it smells like art! 8x10" oil on a raymar panel. The morning sun lights up the rugged golden fields here in Lake California; I'm really feeling the beauty today!
$95.00 thru paypal. Includes US shipping.

acrylic landscape "Farm Buildings, Red Bluff"

Last weekend I went to a park in Red Bluff to paint en plein air; used the interactive acrylics and had a great time! Also used some really big brushes and I think it helped the painting be less fiddly. The park is on the edge of the Sacramento River and definitely a place I will return to. 9x12" acrylic on masonite

"Black Walnut" plein air landscape oil painting

It was a beautiful morning for outdoor painting in Lake California. 9x12" oil on masonite.

Then, in the evening, my son and I were invited to join my sis and niece at a "Star Party" in Shingletown. We looked at stars and planets thru big telescopes shared by their generous owners, it was interesting, and FREE! The sky looked fantastic, just filled with stars. I see inspiration for Van Gogh's "Starry Night"!

"Green Basin" landscape oil painting

The Sunday painting this week, from the hill overlooking "Indian Lake" out here in Lake California. 9x12" oil on masonite.

Had a heap of vehicle problems on Saturday, only partially resolved, so was not able to paint more over the weekend.

135.00 thru paypal's secure site, free USA shipping!

"Dark Water" landscape oil painting

The second from wednesday's creek visit. Will definitely paint at Cottonwood Creek again! It's energizing to have paintings turn out to my satisfaction. another 9x12" oil on gessoed masonite.

Available thru paypal, $135.00 with free shipping in the USA.

"Creek Tree-o" landscape oil painting

Had a work free day, so took my new pochade box down to Cottonwood Creek and painted. I actually painted two pictures, and I like them both! It's easier to function with the Guerilla Paintbox, and I can walk farther.

"Creek Tree-o" is 12x9", oil on gessoed masonite. Painted "en plein air" (in the fresh air).

$135.00 thru paypal.

"Shady Oak" landscape oil painting

A summery picture today from the community equestrian area in Lake California. The goal is to to capture the feeling of a hot summer day under a magnificent old oak tree-really got it "made in the shade"! 9x12" oil paint on cradled birch panel. needs no frame. $135.00 includes shipping.

Landscape Oil Painting

a p/a from last weekend, entitled "top of River View Drive" 9x12" oil on oil primed Raymar panel.

"View from the Garden" plein air oil painting

9x12" oil on linen panel. I love this surface, it is an oil primed raymar linen panel and they are beautifully made. I am happy with the way this painting turned out.

This painting was created a couple of weeks ago, from the Lake California Garden Club garden.

I have a raised plot about 4' by 8' along with a dozen or so others in a nice fenced area to keep out the deer. It is a peaceful place to hang out. I have some cool lettuce type stuff called mesclun growing well and some herbs and tomatoes.

Available for 125.00 usd, plus shipping thru paypal.

yard sketch oil painting

what a treat to do a quick sketch of the backyard after work now that the sun stays up later. :)

oil paint on primed linen taped to a board. about 8x12".

Spring Wash landscape oil painting

A beautiful weekend for painting outside, this one is 14x11x3/4" oil on a cradled birch panel. Needs no frame. This wash had enough water in it to cause the wildflowers to bloom, and I was thrilled to be able to capture it!

For sale thru paypal $165.00

Spring morning oil painting

Morning treat for my art self, needs a bit of finishing, but am quite pleased with the overall effect. A dyptich measuring 12x18" total, done on 2 blick studio cradled artboards.

Oil painting "Lot of Oaks"

Another I am pleased with. 9x12" oil on cradled panel. Using Hansa Yellow Light and Chromatic Black by Gamblin Paint Co., and trying out Archival Lean Medium by Chroma Paints as suggested by artist Ann Templeton.
Available for $125.00 USD
free shipping in USA

View from Indian Tom Drive in Lake California

9x12" oil on pintura panel

a plein air landscape done in the impressionist tradition outdoors, with birdsong, butterflies and a breeze to accompany me! I love painting here in Lake California.

available for $95.00, free shipping in usa!

Lake California march 10 plein air landscape

Found a pretty spot along the shore today, oil on panel 9"x12".

available for $95.00 usd, free shipping in usa!