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Palms - gouache

Palms - gouache

The studio tour went great! Thank you so much to everyone who came out for it, I had so much fun chatting with all of you.   Many of the new paintings I was hoarding for the tour ended up selling, but I'll be adding the ones that didn't find a home to my website soon. I'll also be adding a "studio sale" section to my site, so those that missed it this weekend have another chance.  My studio is open by appointment, and I'm happy to have visitors! So if you're ever traveling to my neck of the woods...

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Rainy Day - watercolor and gouache

Rainy Day - watercolor and gouache

I spent a rainy day at the beach with the kids a few weeks ago and it inspired me to break out the watercolors again and attempt a more transparent look for this painting.  watercolor and gouache on mixed media paper, sold

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Carpinteria Beach - watercolor and gouache

Carpinteria Beach - watercolor and gouache

The rain clouds were breaking up and the sun was peaking through, I wanted to stay loose and fluid with this piece.  gouache on watercolor paper 5x7 sold

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Studio Tour THIS weekend!

Studio Tour THIS weekend!

The annual studio tour is THIS weekend! I will be open Saturday only this year, 10 AM - 5 PM.  I have been working hard to make the studio visitor ready (which is a win/win because now it's extra clean for me too!).  Things you can expect when you visit my studio:  Witness a demo painting enjoy a mimosa and some snacks free gifts for the first visitors (until I run out!) Studio prices on EVERYTHING A brand new clearance section with everything $100 & UNDER (there's a sneak peek on my instagram)  New oils and new gouache paintings not...

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Backyard Tangerines, Plein air oil painting

Backyard Tangerines, Plein air oil painting

More backyard plein air work this week.  I'm loving this little project so far.  Oil on panel, 6x6 inches  Available here  

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