Life's a Beach

"Life's a Beach", Oil on Canvas Panel, 16"x20"

At the end of the day, there's no better way to relax in the heat of Mexico.

On Mexican Time

"On Mexican Time", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16"

Cape Arago, Oregon

"Cape Arago, Oregon", Oil on Canvas, 16"x20"

There are several hiking trails on Cape Arago. Here is one of the many views.

Beachfront Bungalows

"Beachfront Bungalows", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

Sea Cliffs

"Sea Cliffs", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

Wet Sand

"Wet Sand", Oil on Canvas, 20"x16"

Looking over the Gorse covered sea cliff in Bandon Oregon.

A Walk on the Beach

"A Walk on the Beach", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

Separation Anxiety

"Separation Anxiety", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16", Plein Air

Violet Clouds

"Violet Clouds", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9"x12", Plein Air

Red Skies at Night

"Red Skies at  Night", Oil on Gesso Board, 8"x10", Plein Air

 

Sometimes the clouds pass through at just the right time!

Divided We Stand

"Divided We Stand", Oil on Canvas, 14"x11" Plein Air

 

This is a huge rock outcrop on the coast of Oregon that I have watched for 20 years. It had separated near the middle and part of it's top fell in wedging the two halves apart. Last year, the dividing rock disintegrated and fell into the abyss. Also, in the foreground, a sand dune has slowly developed in the leeward side of the rocks. European sea grass got a foothold in the sand stabilizing it and allowing more and more sand to settle in. Twenty years ago this area was all at beach level and now it ranges from ten to twenty-five feet high.

Windswept

"Windswept", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14

 

I took a hike with a friend out on Port Orford Heads State Park in Oregon. Found this great view of Klooqueh Rock, and others, along the Tower Trail. Overcast day with moderate winds.

Surf Shack

"Surf Shack", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x12"

Serpentine Sea Stacks

"Serpentine Sea Stacks", Colored Pencils, 7"x10", Plein Air

 

 

Five Kites

"Five Kites", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14", Plein Air

Beach Combers

"Beach Combers", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", Plein Air

Cloudy with a Chance of Fun

"Cloudy with a Chance of Fun", Oil on Gessoed Hardboard, 8"x10", Plein Air

Haystack Rock

"Haystack Rock", Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x8", Plein Air

South of Bandon, Oregon, there are many Sea Stacks along the ocean. This is one of many known as "Haystack Rock".

Morning Commute on the Mexican Coast

"Morning Commute on the Mexican Coast", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14"

 

This is a typical morning scene just south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico in the fishing village of Puerto Vicente Guerrero. Many flocks of Pelicans head down the coast in the morning and then back in the evening. When they fly overhead they are absolutely quiet.

Mexican Morning

"Mexican Morning", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", Plein air, $125
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This was painted the morning after the sunset painting. The rocky point is referred by locals as the gorilla. On the top is a cactus.