Ely Road

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

The Swimming Hole

acrylic on canvas, 6" x 12"

A plein air sketch that I started tweaking in the studio, then stopped because it all started to go pear-shaped.  I couldn't remember how I mixed the colors that day by the pond, and once you start in with a slightly different palette, there's no end to the changes that ensue.  I liked some things about this effort sufficiently to want to preserve them.  So, I chalk this one up to a successful learning experience.  Onward!

Marcia's Pond

acrylic on masonite panel, 9" x 12"

This was started as a plein air on Marcia Burtt's beautiful property, but I ran out of time with it and so had to finish in the studio.

Limantour Beach

acrylic on canvas, 10" x 30"

This is an attempt at a seascape.  I battled with it mightily and perhaps should have stopped after the first session, as my paints had dried and I had to remix an approximation of the palette, which changed everything, of course.  Another challenge was presented by the yellow ochre ground on the canvas I had chosen.  I loved the yellow ground peeking through as the painting emerged, especially in the mid ground on the right.  This is not an accurate image of the painting, colorwise, and I may not be done with this one.  I need a break from it, though, and to come back with fresh eyes. 

Old Rancheria Road

acrylic on canvas, 11" x 14"

sold

Slugger

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

Dusty Spring Field

acrylic on canvas paper, 12" x 9"

Cho Oyu Study

oil on canvas panel, 8" x 8"

Another study of Cho Oyu, the mountain peak in the distance of the Himalayas of Nepal/Tibet.  

Spirit Rock, Early Morning

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

David

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

A little iPad portrait of David Hockney.

Roadside Attraction

acrylic on foamcore, 20" x 20"

This is a palette knife painting I did on foam core, just to see how it felt to paint on that surface.  I like it.

Setting Sun at Sowle Ranch

acrylic on canvas, 12" x 24"

This is a plein air sketch I did last weekend at Marcia Burtt's property in Southern California.  She is a fantastic artist, a gracious host, and a fountain of knowledge, which she shares generously.  I had a great time with her.

Chileno Valley Horses

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

Into the Mist

acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20"

I used a recent iPad painting as reference for this one.  

Blastoff!

acrylic on hardboard panel, 16" x 12"

Abstract in Turquoise, Yellow, and White

acrylic on plywood, 36" x 36"

David's Flowers

iPad painting, 14" x 10"

Bolinas Lagoon, Low Tide

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

Springtime

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

Greg's Distant

iPad painting, 10" x 14"