Old Barn in the Vineyard

"Old Barn in the Vineyard", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Plein air

I painted this scene just east of Lodi, California.

Goldfish and Flower Petals

"Goldfish and Flower Petals", Oil on Canvas, 8"x8"

Barns Near Umpqua

"Barns Near Umpqua", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Plein air

Daybreak; Coastal Farm

"Daybreak; Coastal Farm", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

One of the farms along Coos Bay Wagon Road along the north fork of the Coquille River.

Norris' Blueberry Farm

"Norris' Blueberry Farm", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

This is part of a very large blueberry farm in Umpqua, Oregon.

Yellow Farmhouse and Flowers

"Yellow Farmhouse and Flowers", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

 

The Willamette Valley is composed of many farms and this one is quite typical.

Spanish Farmhouse

"Spanish Farmhouse", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

Spanish Farm with Sunflowers

"Spanish Farm with Sunflowers", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

While traveling from Madrid to the White Hill Towns of Spain we drove through the most picturesque farming country. In addition to older building that are still in use there were many ruins of building such as the two walls on the right in the scene. Predominant crops were Sunflowers. wheat and olives.

Sevilla Side Street

"Sevilla Side Street", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

A Day in the Park

"A Day in the Park", Oil on Canvas, 12"x12"

On a hot afternoon in Sevilla, Spain, a boat full of friends are enjoying the day in Plaza de Espana.

Returning to Port

"Returning to Port", Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x8"

This is the look of the night fishermen returning to port in the morning. Puerto Vicente Guerrero.

Tied Up

"Tied Up", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x8"

Panga boats in the port of Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Mexico waiting to go. This is a small fishing village south of Zihuatanejo.

Best Fork 'n Strawberries

"Best Fork 'n Strawberries", Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x8"

In Mexico, you get the best strawberries, even in the winter.

Bird of Paradise

"Bird of Paradise", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

 

A common site in southern California. When I visit my daughter outside of San Diego, I see these everywhere. The colors are spectacular.

Yellow Pansies

"Yellow Pansies", Oil on Canvas, 10"x8"

 

Shown in black floater frame.

Purple Pansies

"Purple Pansies", Oil on Panel, 5"x7"

 

Another Pansy study.

White Pansies

"White Pansies", Oil on Canvas Panel, 5"x7"

I've been reorganizing my studio and have come across some paintings I had forgotten about. These white pansies were planted just outside our back door.