Blog — California

Nightlight - 5x7

California carpinteria nocturne streetlight

Pretty fond of this one, I think it looks better in person.  Something about these nocturnes make them very difficult to photograph. 

Also, we're currently at war with an evil colony of ants at our place...so if anyone has amazing tips to get rid of them please share! 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

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Three Boats - 9x12

boats California nautical painting santa barbara harbor water reflections

This is probably my favorite of the new harbor paintings I did for the Tennis Club show (opening tomorrow). I really love how the water turned out, and I had fun getting a little loose with it. 

Oil on panel, 9x12 inches
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Stop - 8x10

California cityscape santa barbara sunset

One of my very favorite Santa Barbara sunset paintings...

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches
SOLD, on display at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, July 2012

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Warden Block, San Luis Obispo - 8x8

available avocado daily painting California san luis obispo

Continuing my San Luis Obispo series, I'm loving the architecture. 

Oil on panel, 8x8 inches



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J.P. Andrews Building, San Luis Obispo - 8x10

brick buildings California san luis obispo

Especially happy with this one, but it looks so much better in person. 

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches

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