Blog — California

San Luis Obispo Ficus - 8x10

California san luis obispo slo sunset

Ready to start posting from my new series, scenes from San Luis Obispo.  My husband and I took a trip there a while ago, and it was so great just being around new inspiration. 

Oil on stretched linen, 8x10 inches
Available at Divine Inspiration Gallery, Santa Barbara CA


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From the Train II - 12x24

California california coast clouds from the train

Number two in the series, this house on the cliffs was almost too picturesque. 

Oil on panel, 12x24 inches


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Last Light on the Bluffs - 6x6

available California carpinteria bluffs oil painting

If you're in Santa Barbara for this weeks First Thursday celebrations come visit me at the Divine Inspiration Gallery.  I'll be there all night, with some new work, and I'd love to talk to you!

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches


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View from 101 - 8x10 - & 2nd Christmas Boutique

blue clouds California california palm trees painting of rain

I'm not usually a fan of gray days, but it turns out I am a fan of rainy days :) I saw this scene while I was driving home from Ventura one afternoon.  

Also, don't miss the Carpinteria Women's Club Annual Christmas Boutique tomorrow afternoon! I'll be there selling prints, daily paintings, mini ACEO sized paintings for only $25, and more! There's also a raffle and food, it should be lots of fun,...

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Faux Lighthouse - 9x12

California rusty's pizza santa barbara santa barbara painting

If you can't find a lighthouse to paint, paint the fake one instead? Or maybe it really does work, I have no idea, either way I wanted to paint it.   

Oil on panel, 9x12 inches
Available at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, July 2012


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