Lone Palm

"Lone Palm", Oil on Masonite, 12x6, $50

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I took my grandson to a park to see Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden in the San Diego Area. Most of the trees were oaks except this lonely palm standing all by itself.

Runnin' Free

"Runnin' Free", Oil on Canvas, 11x14, $125

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A good place to enjoy the morning is on the beach in Bandon.   

Tide Pooling

"Tide Pooling', Oil on Canvas, 11x14, $125

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It's fun watching people discovering the wonders of tide pools. It's also interesting to watch the constant change in water levels and all the sea life that it exposes and then hides again. This scene is of a spot just south of Bandon Oregon.

Sea Star Bistro

"Sea Star Bistro", Oil on Canvas, 11x14, Plein Air,
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I spent a weekend painting in Bandon Oregon and happened upon this great sidewalk café the Sea Star Bistro. It's just off 2nd Street and has a beautiful dining area surrounded by flowers and shrubs. It gets pretty busy at times. I caught the owner standing in the doorway checking on their patrons.

Path Through the Birch Trees

"Path Through the Birch Trees", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9x12, Plein Air, $75

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I went out painting at a friends house in Elkton, Oregon and really liked the way the path to their garden cut through this little grove of birch trees and other mixed conifers beyond. At the same time, a few rays of light marked the ground cover in the opposite direction. As the light was fleeting, I had to paint it quickly. I tried for 30 minutes and almost made it, running 5 minutes over.

Hillcrest Winery View

"Hillcrest Winery View", Oil on Panel, 8x10, plein air,

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Last weekend we went out to HillcrestVineyard to taste some wine. It is the oldest bonded winery in Oregon and believe me, they have some good wines. The people that work there are great and there is always an interesting crowd of visitors there. After a few tastes, I decided to set up my pochade and paint the view. Luckily I was able to still get more tastes brought outside! This is a view to the north from just outside the tasting room.

Feeding Time

"Feeding Time", Oil on Canvas, 8x10, $75

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I went to our friends house the other day and got to see the feeding of their chickens. Watch your toes. I think the chickens all had names.

Spring Bouquet

"Gladioli in Ceramic Vase", Oil on Canvas, 10x8, $75

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This as a painting from last month when we were getting a surplus of bulbs flowering. Setting was in indirect natural light, mid day, south facing window in handmade ceramic vase.