Blog — santa barbara harbor

Harbor Fog - 5x7

March 23, 2012 • sailboat painting • santa barbara harbor

I usually opt for sunny scenes at the harbor, but something about this grey water really drew me in.

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

Available at Divine Inspiration Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA

Harbor Hot Dogs - 6x6

March 21, 2012 • santa barbara harbor

I'm working on a new set of harbor paintings for my upcoming show at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club this summer.

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

Available at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club - July 2012

In Step - 8x10

October 10, 2011 • daily painting • figurative • santa barbara harbor • sharon schock • sunset

I switched up my color palette for this painting. I took out certain colors that I deemed as "shortcuts" (Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre) or ones that I was just using too much of (Sap Green) and I added a few that have been neglected in my paint drawers for months, such as Quinacridone Rose and Cadmium Green Pale. I also spent more time working the shadows before adding any of the light...

Harbor Commission - 12x12

September 29, 2011 • harbor boats • santa barbara harbor

Here's that harbor commission that I was scouting out a while ago. I love commissions of things I already love to paint :)

Oil on panel, 12x12 inches

SOLD

Santa Barbara Harbor XXV - 11x14

September 22, 2011 • california daily painting • nautical painting • santa barbara harbor

As soon as I walked by this canoe I knew I needed to paint it. The sun was hitting everything just right and the water was my favorite green color.

Oil on panel, 11x14 inches

Available at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, July 2012