Archived | Deborah Harold

• In Motion

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. I may take another swipe at this one, but we’ll see I like the movement.

• Pansies

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Italian Holiday

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Just started and already liking the challenge. I plan to keep it abstracted and muted. But that’s my only “plan”. She’s sold, to a collector who enjoys my unfinished pieces, something…

• Monarch Morning

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A commission piece from the most beautiful area in South Orange County. The views are spectacular and I was honored to paint their view looking to the southwest.

• Last Days of Summer

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8

• Santa Barbara Palms

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Painted on a narrow board, Beautiful to frame or place in a tiny easel.

• Beach in Bloom

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Cheerful and happy, inviting a ray of sunshine into a space.

• Beach Day

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A fun and whimsical piece celebrating the last days of summer for 2026.

• August Rush

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5. Limited palette in a busy beach day.

• Last Days of Summer

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 2. Imagine a hot summer day in August.

• Pansies

  Mixed Media, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Clumsy and loose makes it interesting, no perfection here.

• Layers

  Mixed Media, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Clumsy still life’s are relaxing warmups for me, this one is 2nd in my series of 11x14 stills on wood. Great for propping and frame beautifully too.

• Blue On Blue

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Mixed medium on a wood panel, I’ll do a series of this size still life’s.

• Out for a Drive

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. My reference photo is coming down the hilly neighborhood of Summerland. This magical place is just south of Santa Barbara, Ca. It is charming and cozy and small. Perfect for a stop to…

• July ‘26

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Flowers from the garden!

• Yellow Roses

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Gentle & calming

• Fruits and Flowers

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5. She’s going to live in Utah, how perfect.

• Vincent’s Palette

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Summer Feels

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My reference is Little Corona from Coast Highway but it resembles lots of canyons in California on the coast. Morning sun illuminating the houses on the cliffs is always a favorite of…

• The View

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5. A commission that I loved doing. Beautiful landscape overlooking the gorgeous blues in Washington state.

• Warm Summer

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Keeping it loose and clumsy.

• Pea Green

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Sweet peas have such a short season and I love to paint them. My neighbor grows them and these are from her garden! It will be hanging in Prescott Az. 🧡

• Fog Lifts

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Garden Roses

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Summer Blue

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Moments

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5. I love this one, mainly shapes and wonderful colors! It’s calming and restful and finally finished!

• Butterfly Beach

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A wonderful beach in Montecito Ca is always asking to be painted.

• Summer Months

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Remains of the Day

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Rich color and a boho feeling make this fun clumsy piece appealing. Think sexy interiors, deep blue textiles with green Moroccan pottery and neutral linens. Yum!

• Summer ‘26

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A trail to the beach is relatable, my eye searches for a spot to call mine for the day.

• Shadows

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Letting my inner child take over here. We’ll see where it goes. I’m calling it finished, I like its dreamy quality.

• Memorial Day Weekend

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. An acrylic on wood allowed me to go over in oils while using a little of the under paint to make it more primitive and loose. It’s a delicate process, the inclination is to go over the entire…

• Warm Spring Day

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Using Acrylics and a large brush allows me to keep loose and paint quickly with the mindset that nothing is precious. It’s an exercise in fun child’s play..

• Making Waves

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. finished with this whimsical gal, she’s fun and a great conversation starter. I love painting chunky and clumsy women, the sculpted perfect ladies are best left to photographers. She’s found…

• Sea Landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A simplistic landscape at the shore. The structure is perhaps a boathouse or lifeguard tower. It has a dreamy feel.

• Bloomin

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/8

• Late Spring

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1.5. Beach study.

• Painted Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Abstract and loose, lots of thick paint, this piece came together quickly after thinking it through for a couple days. I paint very fast once I get started. Sometimes I’ll revisit a piece if…

• Don’t Forget your Umbrella

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. This is a quick study in acrylic getting the paint down as fast as possible. Full disclosure, I went back in with oils to heighten the drama. It’s mixed medium in its true form!

• Sunday Mornings

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A recent smaller piece was the inspiration for this one. It’s moody and loose, quiet and soulful.

• Dear Tulips

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A fun abstract landscape that will remain happy and loose. My inspiration is all the beautiful wild flowers growing along the coast. It’s truly amazing to witness so much color and li…

• Time to Time

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Mixed medium on wood. It’s changed several times, I’m letting it be.

• Hills

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Tulips

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. I develop small works before painting a larger piece for commission or just for my self.

• Back In The Day

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. An older piece I reworked so I’m calling it new. Soft palette of a beach scene from memory.

• Summit and Bluebird Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24

• Any Sunday

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1/2. A nod to Diebenkorn, as I’m painting away I realized it was looking similar to Richard’s piece. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, I hope that applies to painting!

• Palms

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Rinunculas

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/4. Spring is here and gorgeous flowers.

• Spring Blooms

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. More experience in color, this piece is bursting as are the wild flowers in the coastal areas of California.

• Spring ‘26

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5

• Water Sports

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Surfers

• Spring show-off

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. Available when dry, Montecito inspired ❤️

• Rush Hour

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4. Lively and happy art.

• Early Easter

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. It’s feeling like Spring and lemons are in full fruit -bearing.

• At Last

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 24 x 36 x .5. Lots of character in these beach cottages. There are so many little moments that make it interesting.

• Grapes

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 24 x 36 x .5. A vibrant vineyard scene in California with earthy tones and a rugged feel. I love painting vineyards, they ask to be loose and imperfect. The eucalyptus trees in foreground tell you i…

• Seasons

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Sun- washed with thick paint lots of warmth.

• Cliff Dwellers

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8

• In The Pink

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 16 x 1/8. Lively pinks and greens, love the combination.

• Looking Up

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 8 x 1/8. A vertical view with loose strokes and some vibrant colors.

• Characters

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. This is the start of a beach series using chunky figures and clumsy brush strokes which I think adds charm and a bit of humor.

• All Yours

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. A similar piece to Be Mine, it’s becoming a popular painting.

• Beach Scene

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. This morning study led me down a rabbit hole of abstraction. Color and shapes were my guiding light, its loose and edgy.

• Be Mine

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. A lovely Valentine gift ❤️

• Well Wishes

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. Whimsical but interesting too, I’ve had fun with this feel good piece. It’s clumsy and charming. A combo of ocean and desert vibes. On its way to Phoenix🥰

• Winter

  Acrylic, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. A rough sea from the vantage point of the cliffs.

• Storm Front

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. A quick study of our rainy weather, reference photo from my walk. I get the information down in paint as fast as possible, then I go back in with marks and highlights. I do these fast…

• Spring Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2. Layer upon layer of oil paint creates a thick texture and an interesting grouping or one by itself, the possibilities are endless. Mixing and matching is what I love.Sold individually.

• Winter Blues 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This piece is nearly finished. We are having summer- like weather in Feb and I must capture it when I can. Cold Wax mixed with oil paint adds texture and a nice thick layer to the piece. It’s…

• The Red Carpet

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5

• Some Like It Hot

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Contemporary and lively a group of figures on a warm day at the beach. Mixed media with Acrylic and oil sticks. A very fun and interesting piece.

• Signs of Spring

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4. Shapes coming together to indicate beach cottages.

• Beach Trees

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Shapes and a primary color scheme is what this morning warm up ended up being.

• Stormy

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Post Card

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Small Hours

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5. The title is from Wee Small Hours of the morning song, this one has kept me up and at it. I’m coming to a resolution now and I’m happy I can step away and relax for now. She’ll be living in V…

• Call it a day today

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5

• January sun

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Morning jo

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/4

• Ranch Land

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Inspired by a recent trip to France the countryside is beautiful with texture everywhere.

• Blue in Green

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A beach scene quiet before the area awakens. My reference is Begonia Park and I’m now in the process of editing. I’m toning down the color and the details to just reveal all the shapes leadin…

• Follow the Sun

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Shapes with a neutral palette allow one to day dream and travel in place.

• When In France

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. I’ve gone over this in thick oil and oil sticks. It has a vintage feel to it, which makes sense as this is an old village in the French Countryside. It’s the home I stayed in when visiting fri…

• Song Sung Blue

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This is my first completed work of the new year. I can’t promise I won’t go back and “revisit” but for the moment I like it.

• Water Of Love

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Santa Barbara Ca is such an inspiration for me, it never disappoints.

• The Place

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. The reference is my neighborhood but once I focus on shapes alone it may become another place. I’m nearly finished and wanting to keep the loose Calf feel to the brushstrokes. It’s ca…

• Reservation for Two

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/8

• Storm Front

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Thick paint with texture and depth make this piece pleasing. The stripes add interest ( love me a good stripe), the promise of sunshine after the storm.

• Grazing Land

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. I’m resolving color notes here, when one thing changes there’s a domino effect. The playful abstract nature will stay.

• Trees Talking

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/4. This piece is on her way to Encinitas, a wonderful town.

• Sunny Side

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Canyon Road

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A big loose depiction of a canyon using shades of blue & green and mostly shapes. My reference is San Ysidro Rd in Montecito.

• Southern Border

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A nod to Mexico, reference photo from Laguna Beach.

• Vintage Vineyard (French Countryside )

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. The charming Louire Valley just south of Paris is a painters dream. Broad swaths of green with putty colors houses and structures, it feels like time has slowed to a very relaxed pace.

• Winter White

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This quiet abstract beach scene depicts a late fall afternoon. I love these pieces that rely on a soft palette and shapes to carry it off. Your mind starts to see things that may or may not b…

• Fall Table

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Last Hurrah

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A frenzy of beach-goers each with their own agenda.

• Poppy Street

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8

• Ventura Highway

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8

• Cheers To Fall

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Reworked, feels like new.

• Fields

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. An abstract early California feel, a soft palette with a little edge to it.

• Saturated

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/8. Cold wax & oils make this simple piece interesting. The larger 30x30 sold quickly so I’m doing this small scale bc I love it.

• Beach Trail

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/8. Lots of thick paint applied mostly with a palette knife. It has a European feel.

• Fall Arrives

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Loose brushstrokes give the impression of windswept, it could be any beach community but my reference is Newport. Too serious! I went back in to loosen her up. She’s more playful no...

• Trees at the Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. A dream- like piece with a soft edge, lots of texture.

• Sea Village

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Grays and ochres make this dreamy piece.

• Blues on Sand

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5

• Sea Foam

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. Texture and a sophisticated palette add to the interest of this imaginary seascape.

• Coastal Farming

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Navy blue grounds this piece for the moment. Loose brushstrokes and neutrals say this must be California.

• Fall Days

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Lightness and fall tones give this a vintage feel of the changing season. I love it, if I can say that🎃

• Be Coming

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1. Carmel in my mind here. Soft palette of pretty colors.

• Santa Barbara Tiles

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1. Covet by Kate- Montecito

• Warm Love

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Texture and a muted palette

• Trailhead

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/2. This piece is available in Santa Barbara at a curated shop called Covet By Kate in Victoria Court.

• Seeing Red

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Collage influenced my decision making here. Nice shapes make it interesting.

• Garden to table

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 11 x 1/8. A little warm up with tomato

• Farmers Fare

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Our Farmers Market on Saturdays never disappoints. I love to arrange it all on the counter and paint. Ive used far more color here than what was in front of me, exploring color is something I…

• Edge of Desire

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Sweeping view. Back on the easel, it’s hard for me to live with lots of saturated colors, I’m dialing this one back a bit A little saturated color is good, I’m looking for a happy medium. Ok…

• Beach Living

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1”. Reworked and I believe better, it’s a street in Laguna Beach.

• So Long to Summer

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Available at Coterie and Cie on Balboa Is

• Fishing

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. This one has very thick paint as I changed direction midway through. It’s not my usual type of work but as I stepped back to examine I liked what I saw. It feels like an escape piece to somewh…

• Fruit Stand

  Mixed Media, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. The one is a bit more edgy and contemporary.

• Leaving Town

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A pallet of rich moody fall tones sets a mood for the coming season.

• September

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Inspired by The ivy Restaurant in LA, this fresh lively palette will be a nice pop of color all year.

• Labor Day Whites

  Acrylic, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. A loose depiction of Little Corona beach in Orange County. I wonder if the no white after Labor Day is still a thing… I hope not.

• Lost in the Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Painted from memory a very memorable hike in Laguna Beach. Artistic liberties were taken to create a pleasing piece. I’m loving the limited palette.

• Tan Lines 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 2. Extra deep canvas, no need to frame. Sides are treated to complement the painting. Back to regular price.

• Interior

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. She’s getting a makeover More lively palette, and a blond- for now. I’m liking her just the way she is. Ready for the world.

• Blue Beauties

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8

• Good Day Sunshine

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. I love getting the paint on the canvas as quickly as possible. Then I see what reveals itself. That is what you have here. < It’s spontaneous with a bit of whimsy. I’m using bright co…

• Newport Coast

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/9. A study of the beautiful neighborhood nearby.

• Golden Summer

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A lazy day captured in loose brushstrokes and a limited palette. Available at Coterie and Cie, Balboa Is

• Tangerines

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/9

• Pinks

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. I’m starting a new collection of 11x14 oils, so fun!

• August ‘25

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/8. A very hazy summer so far.

• Primary Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Bold and bright for a nice pop of color.

• August Morning

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Pure shapes representing this very month. It’s a quiet piece but asks you to come closer to take it in, feel the warmth and smell the salt air.

• Pier

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Recently completed so there may be a few tweaks to be done. It’s loose and a happy piece.

• Limes

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. For a little pop anywhere! Cheerful limes and lemons always make me happy.

• The Blues

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. My small still life’s make a great morning exercise to warm up. Later I go back in with what’s needed.

• Summer Spot

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Inspiration is everywhere with these gentle breezes and perfect temps. The water is as blue as I’ve ever seen it. I lightened the sky a bit which caused the entire printing to lighten,…

• Lavender on the Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Layers of paint and simple shapes is what I wanted here. On closer inspection one can pick out little moments that can be interpreted anyway you like. Going to live in La Jolla.

• Highway

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 32 x 38 x 1.5. In progress

• Rest Assured

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. I’m loving this striking piece that will enjoy a wall in San Clemente.

• Lemon Aid

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Covet by Kate

• Country Walk

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. A morning walk in Sonoma offered beautiful inspiration for loose and happy work.

• Simple pleasures

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. An afternoon walk always provides loads of inspiration.

• Sun Bleached

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A calm and rather dreamy abstract piece with thick paint and texture.

• Summer Wind

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Loose and clumsy, this piece will remain just that. I have a little resolving to do, but I like the visible brushwork and the fact that you sense the wind blowing.

• Sea glass

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. Edgy and cheerful at the same time. A nice juxtaposition of color and shapes. I see something different each time I come back to take a look.

• Game On

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. a spectator at a field event, soaking up some sun.

• Fields of Green

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A loose and expressive figure. Lots of texture and interesting moments. Available at Coterie and Cie- Balboa Island

• Hello June

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. A nod to the soft month of June. Neutral and lots of brush strokes that add movement. It is still evolving, it was just a little too quiet. I’m loving the pink with green, very fresh feeling.…

• Timeless Still

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. When it rains.. I’ve had 2 figures for a couple years, unsold. Now suddenly in the same week 2 sold, a third client asked me to do a commission of a combination of the two large figures. Thes…

• Plate and Mug

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Another pop of color in kitchen objects and shapes.

• Lemons

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. I love a pop of color in the kitchen with a simple still life. Painted on wood makes it easy to put on an easel, a frame or propped on a shelf. Tuck it inside a cabinet where you store…

• Summer Song

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A favorite, found an awesome home right here in Newport!

• At Attention

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Available once dry, thick oils, oil sticks and cold wax make this piece so alive with texture. The limited palette lets the texture take all the attention. She’s on her way to live in Texas.

• Summer Shades- LA

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Santa Monica and Venice Beach is my reference here. I edited a bit to take away some of the noise.

• In The Hood

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. A study of my town and what I see on morning walks.

• Rentals

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Summer Stock collection. A taste of summer to remind us of all the senses enjoying the warmth of the sun.

• French Landscape

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. A new collection called Summer Stock

• Love, Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Loose and clumsy a scene of summer in full swing, I’m in the final wrap up.

• Towel Dance

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. She’s dancing around beach towels in hot sand. Fun and whimsical, I’d love it in a little girls room or a beach decor.

• Green Chair

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1. I added color and reworked this older piece, I’m still tweaking, finishing I lightened some of the color, I’m always rethinking the color parts when I’m using liberally.

• Time Away

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Just completed after some vacation time in Solana Beach. I took numerous photos and will be painting several in this setting. I just gave her a little refresh and put her in seascapes instead…

• Restless 2

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. A commission in progress, a look up the coast of Orange County Calif. people call it the Gold Coast, no question about it.

• Puddle Jump

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Almost finished, inspo was Carmel. It’s a calm piece with an energy that makes you want to visit.

• Red Cup

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Green Bowl

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. A colorful collection of citrus and stone fruits, tis the season. They are clumsy with a focus on shapes abstracted.

• Blue and Green with Fruit

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. I’m running a special on my 9x11 stills on wood.

• Morning After

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. I’m living with this piece for the time being. If something needs adjusting I’ll know it eventually. My reference is our local beach in Newport.

• White House

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Rustic and earthy this piece is partially from imagination and partly from a road trip up the coast through Ventura.

• Canyon Hike

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A hike in Laguna Canyon. Loose with thick paint. A little edit and some lightening is what this one needed.

• Plate with fruit

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Plums

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Breakfast on the Beach

  Mixed Media, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Coffee and tangerines at the beach, it’s loose and playful.

• Beyond The Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 54 x 1.5. A commission that will be going to it new home soon. It’s a version of my Across The Sea piece but stretched out horizontally to hang over a mantle. I’m very happy with the results.

• Morning Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This piece is a focus on shapes, houses and foliage can be deciphered but not in an obvious way. My reference was our canyon but memories of a hike in Laguna Beach come into play as well. I c…

• Regatta

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. This piece is fun with saturated color and a clumsy child-like feeling, ironically it took me a long time to finish this to my satisfaction!

• Blue Tile Roofs

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Painted from my imagination, no reference except the Pacific Ocean. Thick paint and a limited palette.

• Sea View

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. An afternoon walk provides long shadows as the days get longer. It’s loose and whimsical. My reference is my town called Corona Del Mar. It’s village is charming and this is the view…

• Imagine

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. A very imperfect flower arrangement that calls for a second look! Shapes and limited palette make it more appealing.

• Lazy Day

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Quiet and subtle with a nice vibe of warm weather coming. This piece will be on her way to Santa Clarita soon!

• March

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. It’s loose and neutral with a hint of ocean though the kitchen window.

• Walking Challenge

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. For the month of February I’ve joined a group called The Daily to challenge ourselves to walk 8 miles every day. I’ve seen lots of beach and houses, this is from memory what I’ve seen on my w…

• Malibu Morning 2

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. I added more houses, less beach and I’m nearing completion.

• Reading Hour

  Oil, Canvas, 21 x 34 x 1.5. A quiet piece with lots of charm and little moments to capture a mood.

• Blues and Greens- Hydrangeas

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Loose and clumsy it’s a charmer. Hydrangeas from the garden and limes on a hand-made pottery dish was asking to be painted. Filtered light captures some shapes while leaving others I…

• A Walk on the Pier

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5

• 8 MILES

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A loved subject for me and this one may be my best attempt yet to capture the vibe of a beach city. They all have certain similarities, beauty, an energy that’s palpable and that laidback kin…

• Desert neighbors

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Loose and unstructured, my interpretation of going from neighborhood to neighborhood in our local desert. May or may not be finished. Finished as a desert native had to have it today!

• On the Edge

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. An abstract land and seascape. Thick paint with loose brushstrokes create an organic and mysterious mood here.

• Study in Green

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. Best hung together, these studies have texture and interest up close while at a distance they make a statement. The custom unfinished maple float frames heighten their beauty. I offer a volum…

• So Cal Wind

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. Renamed from pouring rain, lots of movement here, loose brushstrokes and lots of interest.

• Soft Jazz

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. A quiet piece of morning. Shapes dictate what is what and where. Nothing is necessarily as it appears, all left up to the viewer.

• Angels Song

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. City of Angels. I pray for LA and all that was lost in the fires in the Palisades and Malibu.

• In the Water

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Warm Love

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. In progress but nearly there. My first piece of the new year, saturated color with an abstract frivolity. I changed the ocean palette a bit, I’m easing into more saturation.

• Peonies Please

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Thick oil paint and oil sticks will take some time to dry. It’s chunky and clumsy, I used a pallet knife in spots to catch the light.

• Stars Out

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1

• Beach Vegetables

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. A vintage-looking piece of winter at the beach with vegetation. Going to its new home home in Montecito California.

• Whim

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. Starting with a photo of Del Mar, I’ve added and deleted as I go along to create a nostalgic view of California. It’s very loose with rough parts depicting the raw landscape in under…

• Blue Water

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5

• Locals

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Shortest Day

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. I have loved this one with all the chunky texture, it always makes me happy with the impossible shades of blue. It will be enjoying its new home on the peninsula, a perfect match!

• Salt Air

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. The figures are loose and clumsy, when coming out of the waves that feeling of chaos and calm as you set foot on land again is what I’m trying to capture here. I’m drawn to faceless loose fig…

• Beach Trail

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Focusing on shapes, primarily triangles here for an edgy landscape. This one goes well with The Plan as a pair. Rich, saturated color is what I’m enjoying for a nice change.

• Beach Trees

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/5. My reference is Shore Cliffs, the neighborhood across the highway from us. Very abstract with think paint. It will be dry by late November.

• Restless

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Shapes of the cliffs and land meeting sea, always dramatic and beautiful.

• Fall Day 2

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Loose brushwork with a limited palette always makes me happy.

• Fall Day

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Muted and fall-like palette to keep a hint of summer and care-free times until next year.

• Desert Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1

• Umbrella Drinks

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Formally residing in a beach cottage, this charmer was traded back and is again available. My collector/ friend is moving and doesn’t have the wall space.

• When You’re Here

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. This piece is quiet and dynamic at the same time. it’s one of my all time favorites. Frames in a float frame in unfinished maple which compliments the painting perfectly.

• Stilness

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. An abstract beach scene with lots of moments up close. All have meaning.

• Fall at the Shore

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Using a fall palette with a focus on shapes. Bring a little ocean vibe to a bookcase or frame in a group.

• Pier

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. My inspiration is Santa Monica. Waiting now to see what direction it takes me…

• Flowers with Blue

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8

• Laguna Light

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Using some creative license here, my reference photo did not show Catalina or the sand before the water. This is a study in shapes that looks happy. Thick paint and loose brushstrokes add to…

• Across The Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Mostly oils and oil sticks with some cold wax are allowing me to make a patchwork feel for the land. Palette knives and a variety of brushes are used to achieve this rather unfinished and imp…

• Sea plants

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Very French feeling with thick paint and a yummy palette of earthy greens. Newly custom framed in a bleached maple float frame.

• Memories

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. a memory of Mexico.

• Summer Finale

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Having so much fun with this one. Off to live her best life in beautiful Santa Monica!!

• Year Round

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. I love a loose still life as much as I love a loose floral arrangement. They bring happiness and freshness … a splash of color just says joy.

• Water Colors

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Loose and abstract, a view from my morning walk.

• Labor Day

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1

• Cliffs

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. A colorful dramatic piece with a reference of Crystal Cove. It could be anywhere along the beautiful California coast, I start with a photo but quickly go with my own instinct while not copyin…

• Signs of Fall

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. A Fall- like palette and less crowded to indicate the departure of summer.

• Flower Power

  Mixed Media, Panel, 18 x 14 x 1/8. Painted on a wood panel, this is loose and interesting.

• A Moment

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1. A charming bedroom or bathroom piece.

• Painted Ladies Collection

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1. My newest collection of faces, more colorful and very abstract. Each has a story and a title. My hope is they all go to a home together. $500 ea/ unframed/ sides treated $2500 for 6.

• Bike Ride

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. A Diebenkorn inspired piece from a memory of riding in France a few years ago. I remember riding by an ostrich farm. The heavy palette and thick paint takes me back to the five senses all assoc…

• Back To School

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. The beaches clear out at the beginning of school. A nice earthy palette that I can imagine in a teenagers room.

• Fruit Cocktail

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Drying time is 1 week, available 8/19.

• Candy Stripes

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. A little piece to remind one of summers.

• Morning Surf Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. So I changed the painting and the reference photo. Sometimes beach paintings feel too safe to me, predictable and pedestrian. I brought some color to the street in foreground which I’m loving…

• Malibu Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Just letting it sit to be sure it’s finished.

• Coastal Shapes

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. 💙

• Laguna Beach Morning

  Acrylic, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. My reference photo shows the sky and ocean to be this very blue, a glorious morning.

• Alfresco

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Fresh and painterly. A colorful day at the beach with towels and blankets adding interest.

• Calm in Cabo

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. An older piece that was returned to me from a gallery has gotten a little edit. With fresh eyes I can see what’s needed and what’s not.

• Green Day

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 2. Loose and abstract with a limited palette. The texture here is quite noticeable as I applied layer upon layer of oil paint. It’s a favorite of mine.

• Beach Houses

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. Sunny and moody all at once. My reference is Mexico.

• Summer Story

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Loose & fun, painterly.

• Float

  Oil, 14 x 14 x .5

• Crystal Cove Morning

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Summer Morning

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 21 x 35 x 11/2. Re-titled, this scene can be a number of places, the warm morning sun waking up the landscape. It’s loose and a concentration of shapes predominantly. I’m loving the absence of yello…

• LA County

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. I’m thinking of a little tucked away neighborhood in Venice or Santa Monica here.

• Vintage LA

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Chunky paint with a nostalgic feel. It will be enjoying its best life in Santa Barbara, kinda perfect!

• Bar Tab

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 15 x 1/8. I’m wrapping up this lively bar scene, think Caribbean getaways with deep rich color. It needs a frame, the price reflects the piece unframed.

• Cottage Study 2

  Mixed Media, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Loose and moody a scene from Santa Barbara.

• Cottage Study

  Mixed Media, Panel, 14 x 18 x 1/8. My reference is Crystal Cove looking out at Laguna Beach, it’s a loose piece with just enough information to let the mind wander.

• June

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. Nearly completed this is my Newport Beach area and we call it June Gloom. The sky is dramatic and the land is shapes Still a little ways to go. I like the palette and the pop of red, ill keep…

• Pier Fishing

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 2. Thick paint and oil sticks were used here to create a chunky painting with mostly shapes. On close inspection you can see fishing poles lined up. On a custom gallery-wrapped cotton canvas that…

• Hello Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A breezy piece depicting the carefree days of summer. Loose brushwork and palette knife make it interesting.Cold wax and thick oils up close for texture. It will be dry by mid June, in time f…

• Indigo Seas

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 2. Abstract oil with a limited palette of moody teals and blues. A favorite, framed in a custom unbleached maple float frame.

• Morning Light

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 30 x 1/8

• Summer Swelter

  Acrylic, Panel, 20 x 30 x 1/8. A loose beach scene that’s lively and painterly. Unframed at this point but needs a frame to give it substance.

• To The Shore

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 2. Abstract using primarily shapes to convey a quiet setting. Framed in an unfinished maple float frame.

• Summer

  Acrylic, Panel, 20 x 30 x 1/4. Summer-ready piece with loose brushstrokes and a whimsical feel.

• Coastal Cottages

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A beach view in preparation for Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer in Southern California. Loose brush work and palette knife to add dimension, I’m loving these local be…

• The Conversation

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. I’m leaving this alone for now, I love the movement and spontaneity. My reference is my neighborhood. I must say my phone doesn’t capture the true essence of the piece, it’s far better in per…

• Beach Hair

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Loose with visible brushstrokes in a limited palette. This is the last of my Mothers Day pricing. This size will return to $400 on my next piece.

• Holiday

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Shapes and varying shades of a limited palette make this quiet piece a favorite. Place on a shelf or frame to complete and use in a gallery setting.

• Castle

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Snapped up on Instagram Shop snap up! Although I didn’t have her for very long, I’m thrilled she found a good home. A perfect fit right here in Newport Beach. Also sporting an unbleached cust…

• Treeline

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Soft and peaceful , my reference was the hills in Montecito.

• Fields

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Happy farming painting, abstract with a charm that pulls you in. It’s a feel good piece. Available at Covet by Kate -Montecito

• Trees

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Available late April.

• Lake House

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Drying time finished by end of April. It’s a little gem.

• Sage Sky

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Nearly there, it’s mysterious and moody.

• Sand and Stone

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Sold to a wonderful architect. 🤍

• Peaches

  Acrylic, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Peach season is my favorite, this is loose and painterly with no blue, shocking.

• Pretty Beach Place

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. I’m here in my mind

• Spring Colors

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A softer palette and color makes this suitable for a Spring painting. The shapes draw the viewer in and make it more interesting the closer one comes into view. Little moments add to…

• Santa Ynez

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A new collection of vineyards.

• Morning Swim

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A Newport peninsula perspective from a swimmers eye. Thick paint and just enough color to capture the mood.

• Desert Blues

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Another little desert study, lots of inspiration yet to come! This is a study in shapes and a limited palette.

• Hug The Shore

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. An older piece with a facelift. I keep pushing paint around, changing subject matter etc, until I arrived at this energized seascape. The cliffs look to be hugging the shoreline so I went wit…

• Signs Of Spring

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. My aim is to keep it simple and fresh. The limited palette helps to that end. It’s a feel good painting with clumsy sketches and loose brush strokes. I’m editing a bit to keep it simple. I be…

• Ocean Life

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Laguna beach is my inspo here, I may still tweak a bit, but the looseness is causing me to step back and leave it alone. It’s shapes that developed over time and I believe wanted to be a seas…

• Spring 2

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. Continuing with my loose beach scenes, this one is abstract with a limited palette. It’s fresh and interesting, really fun. 🤍

• Sunday Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1. 🖤

• Urban Gardner

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1. Quirky and fun, she’s painterly with lots of little details or moments.

• Home Depot

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Colorful and abstract, a train station headed for home. The palette is reminding me of a vintage Turkish rug, love that! Best to see this in person.

• Drive In

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1. I’m painting during our “historic “storm and feel inspired to paint lots of little ones for V day, a perfect gift.

• BEACH

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1. Valentines Day special, quintessential Newport.

• Hut

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1. A color study of a tropical place. I’m enjoying the flat nature of it. A pop of color and shapes. Perfect valentine for your Valentine. HUT found a home in Laguna Beach so perfect ❤...

• Beach Trees

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1. A color study of a primitive clumsy beach scene. It has a child-like quality. It works well on a shelf for a pop of color.

• Tulips

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1

• Patterns

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A slightly reworked seascapes is living a better life as a landscape, who knew!

• Blue In Winter

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. I’m taking my time on this one, to hang on to the spontaneity and freshness. I’ve softened the sky, it was a bit harsh. It’s a painterly piece using various size brushes. Still a favo…

• In the hood

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.6. I take pics in the hood as I walk each day and this piece is a result of that very thing. Clumsy with chunky paint and a charming approach to a beach community it was snatched up by a local w…

• Bungalow Style

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Without a reference photo I’m pushing paint around to achieve an interesting look that will capture one’s attention. The doors are bold, I will perhaps soften. This type of exercise is fun an…

• Made in California

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This one is ready for the world, she’s enjoying a spot over my fireplace for now. These figures always bring me joy and a bit of mystery, each one has her own narrative. She’s frisky…

• You Say

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1. Priced to put under the tree! She’s loose and natural.

• Calif Landscape Desert to the Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. Loose and colorful with an early California feel.

• Winter Dreams

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Moody work with numerous layers of oil paint. Once dry it will reside in Arizona 🖤

• Trolling

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. I’ve made some subtle adjustments and I’m really happy with this piece now. It could be any rugged coastal area where the mountains meet the sea. I’ll leave it up yo the observe...

• Driftwood

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. A holiday grouping of trees make from the sea and land. Driftwood is one of those gifts of nature that I love.

• Oaks

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A commission where the collector asked for a quiet California Landscape depicting the Northern landscape.

• On Holiday

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This piece brought back memories to my collector of growing up in Newport Beach. On so many levels this makes me happy. It will hang in her stunning home.

• Joy Ride

  Mixed Media, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1. I’m starting a new faces series, she is the first. The wind in her hair, not a care. Loose shapes, acrylic and oils make her appear like clay.

• Her Garden

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A confident woman enjoying her property. She’s clumsy and chunky, abstract and spirited. Sporting an unfinished Maple float frame makes her positively irresistible! She has found a ho…

• Head Scarf

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 9 x 1

• Day Dream

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A quiet piece that makes me want to be there. An early California feel in a time of more innocence and endless possibilities, with a palette borrowed from Vincent and the Society of Six Calif…

• Wines By The Glass 3

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Felling too calm I changed it up a bit, more darks and more interest in my mind. Still working.. It has a whimsy feeling now, happy and I am too.

• Tide

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. To isolate shapes in nature is freezing time. I study the waves and sketch. Back in my studio I love to create these moments. Chunky thick oil paint creates an organic look here.

• Be Still

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1. A fun still life with thick oils and interesting shapes with a tonal palette.

• Seated Figure at the Shore

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1

• Coast Is Clear

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A very loose abstract approach to a typical beach scene. Thick paint and texture in a tonal color way. The inference of a cloudy day and a lifeguard tower make it a beach lovers piece.

• Swim

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. My first swimming painting and it won’t be my last. saturated color and the water movement is the best part.

• Early Bird

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1. Quirky and clumsy a bird painted in a loose painterly style with thick paint creating feathers. On its way to Pasadena, next to my hometown 🤍

• Blue Velvet

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1. She’s dreamy and Smokey part contemporary and part traditional.

• Sea Ranch 2023

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1. Beautiful Sea Ranch in Northern California, this piece is rustic and imperfect like its namesake.

• Malibu Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1. Soft with hard edges all at the same time. I reworked the original to focus on shapes, editing trees and any other identifying “things”. I’m much happier with it now. A soft palette invites the…

• Mission Statement

  Mixed Media, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A visit to the mission in Carmel. Loose and abstract this statement piece goes well in any setting. I love to mix antiques with contemporary art.

• Fruit Loops

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1. Fun and whimsical, I painted from my garden, with a batik table cloth.

• Summer Haze

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. I’m following my instincts and letting shapes dictate where this goes. I changed the title and May or may not leave the purple haze. Just exploring and having fun, seeing where this o…

• Cracks In The Bricks

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• From A Distance

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A loose study of water, very abstract. In it’s way to beautiful Montecito.

• Flirting with Fall

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Another inspiration from Sean Scully. It’s a start.

• Historic Cali

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. The first coat reveals the composition and shapes, I will change the palette to be less saturated and more tonal. This shot of Crystal Cove is so iconic of California to me. I love pa…

• Newport 2023

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. A joint effort for a friend.

• Love, Summer

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. Happy, she’s done and I love her!

• Mission Beach People

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Nearing completion of this beauty.

• Line Dance

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. I believe she’s found her place and that’s a wrap. A limited palette with Grace and an earthiness that appeals to me. Also clumsy and quirky, important with a figurative painting. On…

• Summer Heat

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Framed in an unfinished Maple float frame to compliment.

• Little Black Dress

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5

• Fresh Cut

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1. Trader Joe’s flowers on my coffee table. Loose and spontaneous. A good piece for a shelf or gallery wall.

• A Path to the Beach

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5. A loose study, not complete but I’ll keep the unfinished feel it has now but add more paint in places.

• July

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Another tonal piece that relies on darks and lights to convey light. These pieces have an interesting mid century modern feeling.

• Western

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Beach People 2023

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 32 x 42 x 1.4. A commission for a charming remodel in beautiful Laguna Beach. I’m honored to have my art in this stunning home.

• China Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 17 x 12 x 1/2. A favorite, representing a small cove in my town of Corona Del Mar.

• Spring To Life

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. Multiple layers of oils all in neutrals make this tonal piece interesting. It gives the feeling of walking out on the beach . Loose brushwork in a limited palette are two things I love.

• Faceless Collection

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1-2”. I’m so happy this group will be hanging together soon right here in Newport Beach, Calif. I paint them as if a family or close friends. It’s always so great when a collector sees what I was co…

• COAST

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A new title that seems appropriate. Thick paint and loose brushwork make the eye move around and rest on the subtle shapes. From across the room the stripes pull you in, on closer examination…

• Hotel Joaquin

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Reference photo was from the bar/ lobby area. I loved all the shapes and shades of color.

• Plans For Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1/2. A teen anticipating Summer.

• Shutters #2

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2. Loose and colorful, a happy still life in a window.

• Sunday Morning

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. It’s earthy with texture, abstraction helps to add interest.

• Tulips in Sun

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1/2. Introducing more color to add a change of pace!

• Tulip Season

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1/2

• Top Of The World

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Inspiration comes from the neighborhood in Laguna Beach. A hiking trail takes you there with incredible views. You can also drive and admire the amazing homes.

• Warming Up

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Loosely painted with a limited palette.m After working on the sand and editing a bit I’m much happier with this piece. It’s a scene we can all relate to in my neck of the woods.

• Gold Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5. A loose depiction of my beautiful area after all our rain and cold this year. Thick paint and an old world feeling about it. This piece will be hanging at the very charming Balboa Island, love…

• In Montecito

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. A loose impression of Montecito in the Biltmore neighborhood. Thick paint with lots of texture. It’s abstract and slightly clumsy by design. Imperfect is far more interesting and relatable.

• Wines By The Glass 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Abstract and loose depiction of the California Wine region.

• Easter Sunday

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Fun and colorful with thick loosely painted brushstrokes. I’ve signed it and stepped away, pretty sure it’s finished.

• Blue Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. Loose brush work and depiction of a beautiful day at the beach. A forever reminder of a wonderful day.

• Orange Aid

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Red Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8

• Her Way

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Finished 👍

• Beach Barn

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1

• New York Bound

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Coastal Climate

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A new piece painted during our recent surge of storms Living in the hood! 💙

• Umbrellas On The Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 60 x 40 x 1.5. A commission that will be hanging in a beautiful home in my town. It’s loose and contemporary, a favorite of mine.

• Stripes on the Beach

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. I’m leaving this alone for a while to see if anything jumps out to change. It’s loose and lively.

• Migration

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1

• Passing Through

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. Loosely painted aerial view of a road passing through various farmlands on the way to the ocean.

• Sonoma Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 60 x 1.5. I’m nearing completion of this piece that I’m just loving to paint. It will reside in Sonoma, I going to miss it when it’s gone!

• Commission Landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 42 x 1.5. A neutral abstract landscape with a sliver of ocean. Thick paint in focal points creates interest and as always a focus on shapes. It has depth and little moments up close.

• French Container

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. French Blue and black with a little ochre, just says France. It’s striking from a distance, commanding and interesting up close. Its a favorite of mine.

• Low Tide

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. This piece has been the inspiration for several commissions with it’s boldness and edited shapes. It’s a statement piece that I’m enjoying at my home for the time being. It’s clumsy and loose…

• Summer Story 2

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Chunky paint creating lots of texture is what I really love about this one. With a muted palette it’s restful and interesting. It’s best to visit this one in person as my iPhone camera doesn’…

• House Abstracted

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A commission I’m completing and it will soon be on it way to Wisconsin to live. I love that.

• Sand Castles

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. I’m loving painting houses and these two look like a summer day. Thick paint adds charm.

• Love, me

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. With far too many coats of paint to count, there’s texture and yumminess up close. I think a while float frame would be great on this neutral and nubby piece. The putty background sets off th…

• Winter Light

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. The cool light of winter is the opposite of the warm summer light. Each plays with the senses and gives us a comfort that tells us one follows the other. My inspiration is the Newport Beach a…

• Terracotta

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. Shapes and colors of the Southwest using a limited palette.

• By The Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1. Oils and cold wax help create this vintage European feel. The French blue and mustard color adds to this. My focus is shapes and what goes on between things. Framed with a walnut floater, love.

• Views

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. Happy to say it’s finished. Thick paint with painterly loose brush and knife work, it has a certain charm and an imperfect allure.

• Winter Song

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. oils and cold wax give this piece an earthy appeal. Neutral color adds sophistication.

• Make Waves

  Acrylic, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. a tapestry- like landscape in a pretty palette.

• Luberon

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. A region in Provence in South of France. Painted from memory, a home situated on a narrow street. Thick oils and very abstract.

• Silent Night

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. Structures, perhaps missions in a rural setting. It’s simple composition makes it appealing.

• Color Study Blue

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. First of 3 in my color study series. With a focus on shapes and a limited palette, I can imagine these working in lots of situations. They are fun and child-like with a contemporary sop…

• Color Study Warm

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1. Shapes and a limited palette are my only guidelines here. It’s contemporary and can go anywhere. The simplicity is my favorite part. The two current pieces are similar and make a great…

• Beside Herself 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2. Framed in a lovely unfinished Maple float frame. Unframed it’s $2200.

• Shutters

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Sea Meet

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. This is an older piece that I reworked and edited. I’ve incorporated my favorite palette which includes charcoal, brick, putty and khakis. The expansion of putty tones looks like smooth plast…

• At The Races

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• November

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Shapes, a limited palette and loose brushwork defines this one. It’s purely my imagination, the viewer can draw any conclusion they like. It’s restful and interesting, lots of little moments…

• Umbrellas Commission

  Oil, Canvas, 45 x 45 x 1.5. Once finished this piece will reside in my favorite town called Montecito, 2 hours up the coast from me in California.

• Nocturnal Trees

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1. I started this piece a short time ago, but I’ve been thinking about it for days. In my mind imagining shapes in the dark. So we shall see where it goes, for the moment I love it😂

• Trees No 3

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Once dry available… third in a new series of trees, no ocean, just land and trees. Color placement can make all the difference, here a little red next to green compliments as they only know how…

• Forest For The Trees

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Available once dry, by end of Oct. Thick oils and a limited palette bring interest to this little study.

• Trees Clearing

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Available when dry, by end of October. Thick oils and a rustic road in a setting of trees. I love the limited palette here.

• California Trees

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Thick paint with limited brushwork and palette, this moody piece came together quickly, I’m glad I left it alone . The temptation to go back in is strong but you run the risk of losing the spon…

• Big Corona

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Isolating shapes at my local beach. Spontaneous with an innocence that bring out the contemporary nature. I’m loving the clumsiness.

• Endless Summer

  Mixed Media, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• It’s A Date

  Mixed Media, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Just Looking

  Mixed Media, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Free Style

  Mixed Media, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1. I should know better than to title my faces before they are finished! Originally called Slow Burn, but as she emerged I realized she’s a free spirit and doing the freestyle in the Olympic…

• Summerland

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. With permission from an artist in Summerland I’m using his photo taken of this charming seaside town. . I like the boxy shapes and minimal noise. The monochromatic color scheme keeps…

• Abstract With Boats

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. May or may not be finished. Texture and miter palette here.

• Limes

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5. A limited palette with light and shadows depicting one of my favorite still life subjects. Kitchen art, tucked on a shelf in a grouping or I can see a heavy gilded gold frame bringing a sense…

• Saltwater 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Numerous layers help to create texture and interest here. It’s a work in progress but nearing completion.

• Limelight

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1. In her element, perhaps accepting an award, she has become a favorite.

• Swimmer

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Beach Ranger

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Locals

  Oil, 12 x 16 x 1.5. Edgy, abstract and slightly whimsical, a beach scene of the ones that hang long after the tourists have gone.

• A New Face

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1”. A member of my new faces collection that’s in the works. She’s had some minor work done and feels she has a new face!

• On The Peninsula

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Another one of my beach cottages that I never tire of. Each one is different and brings its own personality to the canvas. Its clumsy with chunky paint to add to the vintage nature. Im feelin…

• Faces/ Under Cover

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Faces/ Goalie

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1

• Passenger

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1”

• Boy Haircut

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1”

• Land and Sea

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2”

• Montecito Moment

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1. Loose and happy, a summer scene in my favorite place away from home.

• Painted Truth

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. Lost in thought, an expressive figure with lots of chunky paint. A favorite. She’s going to get new home in Redondo Beach, very happy about this.

• Postcard On The Beach

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Named after a retro hotel in St Petersburg Fl where we recently spent time with family and friends. It’s whimsical and quirky, abstract and contemporary. The stripes are representing…

• Beach Cottage

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A Crystal Cove cottage using thick paints and applied with palette knife and brushes.

• Summer 2022

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A colorful commission in progress.

• Summer Whites

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Nothing says summer more than crisp whites, navy and stripes. Loose, abstract and slightly clumsy, a pleasing piece to start the summer. It’s on the way to her new home in Redondo Bea…

• Sweet Peas

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2. My favorite flower. Every year I contemplate growing them and end up painting them instead.

• Him

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1”. I love the back of one’s neck, vulnerable and honest, male or female.

• Beach Colour

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. The level of imperfection, clumsiness and unfinished is just right for me at this moment. Tomorrow I’ll look at it with fresh eyes. Several tomorrows later and she’s finished ✔️

• Early Morning Beach Scene

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 9 x 12 x 1/2. A little pop of color can provide interest and tell a story too. Huntington Beach was my inspiration here, Coast Highway is in the foreground.

• Summer Series 2

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 2. Framed in an unfinished Maple frame, $700 ea. They are drying and will be available by July, just in time for Summer💛

• Summer Series

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 2. Once dry I will frame these happy paintings in a contemporary maple frame, they are $700 each framed. If purchasing unframed $600 each.

• June

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. It’s the unofficial beginning of summer. Abstract with thick paint and oil sticks. It’s playful and clumsy but with an edginess. A neutral palette with texture and little vignettes of interes…

• Sea Worthy

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Moody and thought provoking, the ocean is a powerful inspiration. Painted from memory at Crystal Cove but it can be anyplace where a path leads you to the shoreline. Donated to Pipeline To A…

• Orange Peel

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2

• La Jolla

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Available when dry. I applied thick paint with cold wax using a palette knife primarily. This technique creates a sharp edge, with no brush strokes. The edginess cancels some spontaneous brus…

• The View

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. It’s finished, available and a new favorite. The gentle blues blending to warm greens is soothing, the houses spilling down to the water are rustic and loved- looking. The painting ma…

• Blues Song

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A very loose depiction of an abstract beach scene. Texture and brushwork make it interesting. Found a home in Utah!

• North

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5. A trip to Norway was my inspiration here.

• Stripes

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. I do believe I’m finished with this one, it’s playful and happy. I added an abstract 10 to complete the “perfect day “mantra. It’s loose and not too much going on, after editing.

• Flag Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2. These are a new neutral collection. $500 each

• Sunday Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Fall tones

• Peace of Mind

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A place in my mind. Thick paint with texture adds to the appeal. On closer inspection you will see little lifeguard towers, an indicator of humans.

• Beach Scape

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 60 x 1.5. My inspiration is a vintage Japanese textile and the beach in San Diego called Pacific Beach. The figures at the shore and the 2 structures resembling houses came about on their own. I like t…

• Over Under

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Abstract and whimsical.

• A Shade of Pale

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A contemporary piece that goes well in a transitional setting .Lots of little painterly details that don’t show up here. It’s a calming piece.

• The Blues

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1”. Contemporary seascape

• Beach Towels

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”. With a soft palette I can imagine this one in a nursery or child’s room. Price reduction! Now $500.

• River Wash

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. I’m my youth I spent a summer in Mexico, Ajijic and Puerto Vallarta. A memory of local people washing clothes at a stream inspired me to start this. No reference photo, just the memor…

• Julie’s Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 17 x 20 x 1.5. When a friends husband asks me to do a commission for a birthday gift for his wife I am thrilled and honored. This is beautiful Crystal Cove after a storm, still more layers to go and I’m lov…

• Reflections

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1”. Crystal Cove refresh, an older piece that I reworked.

• Mondays

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A place to rest the eye.

• Coastal Farm

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. This piece has become a favorite, it reminds me of so many places, Central Coast, Santa Barbara Ranch style, French farmhouse and Crystal Cove which was my initial reference photo and inspira…

• The Farm

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Keeping it simple, painterly and edited. It’s another in my California landscape collection, this is an abstract Central Cal piece but could easily be any western state in the US.

• California Landscape 2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. Carmel is my inspiration. Soft palette makes this dreamy and restful. Reminiscent of an old impressionist piece.

• Laps

  Oil, 40 x 40 x 1.5. An abstract beach where the sand sky and ocean are at peace with one another. I edited it and softened the sea. its still clumsy and the shapes are dominant. Framed it comes to $4400, I love the natu…

• Untitled Road

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. . My goal is to always leave a piece unfinished, this one has lots of brushwork which translates into unfinished to me. I’m always drawn to confident strokes, Diebenkorn is my main inspiratio…

• Truckin

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Thick paint with lots of texture here. It’s neutral and abstract which makes it current and contemporary and classic.

• Mating Call

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Layers of paint here revealing some interesting under tones and shapes. On top a scribble of the lightest pink in a oil stick application. It’s fresh and lively, . It’s to celebrate love and…

• Havana Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. Framed in unfinished maple to compliment the paintings. As a set of 6 the price is $2000, shipping is extra. Indicate the 6 you want and your collection with bring life to you space!

• Resting State

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A loose depiction of a coast using shapes to convey. Its contemporary and abstract. I love dividing a sky to add interest. It’s resting above my fireplace to be sure it’s finished. It…

• A Raise

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My iPhone camera unfortunately doesn’t pick up all the nuances of this piece. It’s full of texture and interest up close. At a distance it’s a soft neutral. And recently added scrolling which…

• Carmel By The Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 60 x 48 x 1.5. When asked to paint a large piece of Scenic Drive I was thrilled. The shadows along the road with all the luscious greens and the sparkling blue pacific are a painters dream. Still in progres…

• Tree line

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1”. Available at Juxtaposition Home next week.

• Above The Fray

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Influence is Carmel By The Sea. Even the name is inspiration! Lots of paint and cold wax creates a rustic textured effect that resembles a vintage textile. I’m living with it for a little bit…

• Brown And Pink

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. Available first of January at Juxtaposition Home.

• Land and Sea Commission

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1”. A cross country commission! A collector in Florida asked me to do this painting for a friend in Newport! I loved doing this and I get to play secret Santa! Feeling grateful.

• Lined Up 2

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A commission to be a companion with lined up. With thick chunky paint and a limited palette I’m liberated.

• AIR

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Still pushing paint around but almost there.

• Fernleaf

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Split Decision

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1”. An abstract figure decided to dive into the chilly ocean It’s painterly with lots of interesting shapes. A new fav. She is on her way to La Quinta, new home❤️

• Oh Mexico

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Loose and painterly, a sweeping view of a deserted beach, Punta Metal is my reference. Song by James Taylor is the title.

• November Abstract

  Mixed Media, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. A sweeping view of the coast, framed to compliment in unfinished maple.

• Crystal Cove Impression

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. A loose impression of the historic Crystal Cove State Beach.

• Cross Body

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. My reference is the Russian River Valley in Northern California. Wine country, pristine beaches and one of my best memories. Mixed media and abstract shapes are what make this piece i…

• Seated Figure

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Spiritual and painterly with a limited palette, the figure lends an air of sophistication.

• Surf Fishing

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. After adding a few highlights and fishing poles I’m ready to call this finished. It has presence and meaning in a quiet interesting way. When a painting makes me want to be there I’m…

• Mystic

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Moody and edgy I used lots of layers of oils, scraped, used a chopstick to scratch in some details, and cold wax applied to help with the thick texture. It almost resembles a Japanese textile…

• Solitaire

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. Framed in an unfinished Maple frame to compliment the palette and abstract nature of the piece.

• Beach Study

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5. Dreamy pier in the fog, sun peaking through. Thick paint using a knife and oils sticks makes this heavy on texture.

• Final Approach 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. An aerial shot of the jagged coastline in California. I’m always grateful when the pilot has to circle again on the final approach, the views are spectacular.

• 5:00 Somewhere

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5

• View From Begonia Park

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5. A beautiful park in my town with a nice vantage point to the peninsula. I’ve reduced it to just shapes and a neutral palette.

• Weathered Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2”. More boxy than the 14x14 collection but makes the same statement in a group. I’m always working on both sizes to keep my inventory going. Email me with questions or orders please.

• Seasons End

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Abstract fields after the crop has been harvested and treated. Thick paint and texture. Available when dry.

• Jetty Fishing

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5

• Lined Up

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. An abstract thick with paint and cold wax to focus on shapes above all else. It’s neutral and painterly with that clumsiness I love to do.

• Both Worlds

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Thick paint and cold wax applied with palette knife and brush, br /> A focus on shapes and thick chunky paint. This piece has a European feel.

• Weathered Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 2. Each painting is layered and scraped, then repainted to give it the aged patina that I love. Then framed in unfinished maple to compliment the work. Sold separately, wonderful in a grouping or…

• Variations on a Theme

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. A commission piece.

• Canyon Views

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. I’m waiting for this to dry, then I will frame in an unfinished Maple frame.

• Wading Endeavor 2

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5. One of theee in a commission series, soon to be living in Brentwood California.

• Cliffhanger

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 16 x 2”. I love to paint from photos and then use my imagination to finish up a scene using shapes and loose brushstrokes to create a piece that I can call mine. To be continued, if this piece p…

• Balboa Commission

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5

• Morning Light Commission

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5

• Salt And Pepper

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .5. The title describes her hair, this edgy gal is a favorite, partly because of the complimentary colors and partly because of her quirky nature.

• Surf Advisory

  Oil, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. Thick and chunky paint with a limited palette makes this painting interesting. It’s abstract with touches of representation, the familiar horizon and the waves allows the viewer some recognitio…

• Spectators Sport

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x ,5. She’s giving them something to talk about

• On The Rocks Here

  Mixed Media, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. An abstract earthy piece framed in beautiful unfinished maple.

• Take Away

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. An abstract figure alone in her thoughts. It’s loose and painterly with a fair amount of soul. A large focus on shapes keeps it contemporary. I’m happy she found a home in Arizona...

• Green Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. Soft and quiet, numerous layers of oils and oil sticks create an interesting seascape.

• Lifeline

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5. Thick paint applied with a palette knife gives this piece an interesting edge.

• Melon and Berries

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A subtle jolt of color, reminiscent of faded jeans and morning sun or as the title says breakfast 💛💙💛

• Land Forms

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. A study of shapes resembles a rocky shore where sweeping hills meet the sand and sea.Framed in an unfinished Maple frame.

• Blues and Tans

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. loose abstract of a quiet beach and sea. It resembles the weathered collection I’ve been doing but it closer to a seascape. It hangs at my gallery on the Newport Beach peninsula. Fra...

• Pool Chat

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. A woman by the side of the pool contemplating a swim or a conversation. Thick paint with some of a previous painting there to add interest.

• Path To The Beach 2

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A commission piece of Hotel Laguna and surrounding area.

• Heat Waves

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• July Abstract

  Mixed Media, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. Framed in a simple unfinished maple.

• Capistrano Beach

  Mixed Media, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. Framed in a 2 “ unfinished Maple to compliment the art. It has a vintage feel and is a beach scene but not overly beachy, more abstract and slightly edgy.

• Easy Living

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 60 x 48 x 1.5. A large simple piece again with the focus on shapes. Contemporary and moody, it is a favorite. My reference is the California coastline, mostly towards Santa Barbara and beyond.

• August Abstract

  Mixed Media, Panel, 30 x 20 x 2”. framed in a 2” natural Maple float frame. Focus on shapes using mixed media.

• Southbound

  Mixed Media, Panel, 40 x 30 x 2”. Framed in natural maple.

• Green Acres

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. Reworked and less of a landscape more abstract with tons of texture. I popped a crisp white float frame around it which gives a nice heightened interest.

• Weathered Collection

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Layers of oil paint, some areas scraped then reapplied to mimic aging, each one represents an ordinary object one might encounter daily, but without notice. I’ve been fascinated with the pati…

• Sun Drenched Floor

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. From my Weathered Collection. Each 14x14 oil represents a weathered piece that ive come across in my life. This is a floor from an old hotel in Sorrento, Italy. Hang a couple together or on t…

• Shutters

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. From my collection of 14x14 oils called Weathered. Here, a pair of old green shutters from the Santa Monica flea market are the inspiration. Shutters have such a story to tell.

• Umbrella Drinks

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This happy piece is now living in Long Beach after a darling couple who deal in vintage furniture and collectibles purchased it. An art purchase connects me to the buyer in a way that lasts f…

• Coastal Farms

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. On its way to Montecito.

• American Holiday

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. To celebrate the 4th of July in America is a tradition that we love and feel such gratitude to be living in this amazing country. Going to a favorite collector, thank you Chris!

• Late Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1/2. Slightly reworked and ready for another summer:) Here you have one of the many trails leading down to beautiful Crystal Cove State Beach.

• Afternoon Light

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5. Goldenrod Bridge in my little coastal town called Corona Del Mar ( Crown of the Sea).

• Meander

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Day After

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Sport Stripe

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Dynamic mix of navy and orange using oils and oil sticks.

• Bridges

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. The idea of a bridge connecting is what I’m going for here. Moving forward, gaining ground, hopeful. I used lots of paint and oil sticks which add a controlled messiness.

• Rose

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2. A contemporary portrait. Going to live in Florida, so perfect.

• Ladder to Attic

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. A favorite right from the start. Mixing colors, applying and scraping, then reapplying it came together on its own pretty much. The palette is sophisticated and interesting.

• Color Studies

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. These framed squares create a stunning statement when hung together. Alone they provide a jolt of color, pair them or three together, I’m having fun mixing and changing. sold separately. Plea…

• Lines In The Sand

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Neutral and abstract, it’s a fun play on blue & white.

• Beach Date

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A favorite of mine, hangs outside my new studio door for all to see. It’s a piece that sets the stage, cheerful and sophisticated with an earthy palette.

• Beach Blankets

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5. Thick paint with an abstract limited palette here.

• Garden Wall

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4

• Palm Shade

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Exploring shapes here with a Spanish style architecture home along the waters edge. A lone palm provides shade.

• Punta Mita 2

  Oil, Canvas, 72 x 72 x 1.5

• Punta Mita

  Oil, Canvas, 72 x 72 x 1.5. A commission piece.

• Law Of Nature Montecito

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 3/4

• A Hike In The Hood

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 3/4. A morning hike with Spring grass, eucalyptus trees and the ocean peeks is something I love. This piece has found a home in San Antonio, Texas birthplace of my dear dad.

• Swimming

  Acrylic, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. Fresh and fun depiction of a beach day. Donated to auction for Pipeline for a cure to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• The Road Less Traveled #2

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 15

• By The Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Laguna Beach and South of France were my inspiration here, A narrow charming street with houses stacked together tumbling down to the sea. I’ve added and or deleted several times which gives…

• Beach People

  Acrylic, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4. Anticipating a better summer this year! A loose description of what’s to come in 2021.

• Untitled

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 3/4

• Flowers In Pot

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 3/4. An abstract still life brings a nice pop of color and nature on a bookcase or in a grouping. It says someone loves living here.

• Buds

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 3/4. A work about tulips from the neighborhood flower stand. It’s cheerful and brings a nice pop of color to an area, much like real flowers would but no water necessary.

• Back in California

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 3/4. An abstract of the beautiful and historical lifeguard tower in Laguna Beach at main beach.

• Orange County

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A sweeping road headed south takes you to a coastal experience. There are no words to really express this high I feel when driving along the Pacific, so painting tells the story for m…

• Painter

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. Loose and painterly portrait of an unknown artist.

• Ships In Line

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4. Due to covid 19 pandemic, scores of ships are lined up waiting to unload at the docks in Long Beach. This is a loose depiction of this very strange time. The views from the OC beaches…

• Beach Shadows

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4. Inspiration from the beaches in South Carolina.

• Love Notes

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Subtle love notes grace this neutral oil. Thick oils and oil sticks add to the texture and interest of the piece. It draws you in from across the room. Once close up you see script of love no…

• Beach Colony

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My reference photo was Corona Del Mar, but after editing and simplifying ive lost the initial recognition, which means this can be anywhere ( As You Like It, as Shakespeare would say!). Lots…

• Winter morning Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. This is partially palette knife work. I felt stuck and brought out this trusty tool. The knife makes sharp edges which for the time being is working here.

• Bungalows

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. My reference photo was a street in my neighborhood. After editing it appears to be little bungalows next to the shoreline. That’s a perk of painting, to create a new reality.

• Rainy Day Lovers

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Finding shapes above all else is what drives the success of a painting in my mind. Edited along the way to keep the interest alive and to not overload on information. Painted from memory depi…

• View From Poppy

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A commission piece of this beautiful beach called Little Corona at low tide. One is reminded of a European beach with the jagged rocks and intimate cove. I used a limited palette and a photo…

• Outdoor Dining 2021

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 30 x 1/8. Commission of a loose outdoor setting in OC California.

• Winter Blues

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Another inspiration from our first winter storm. The iconic crystal cove cottage is immediately recognizable. This beach is deserted this time of year and its a painters dream with the dramat…

• In Between Storms

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. Locating shapes first, my reference photo was my local beach after the first storm came and left. The sky and clouds were a study in and of themselves. My palette is warm with the sun warming…

• Dining Outdoors 2020

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. A nod to the quarantine, no indoor dining and the stay at home orders.

• Private Party

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A favorite palette is demonstrated here using navy, gray and ochre in varying shades. The reference photo from this painting is Long Island NY. Using artistic license while applying thick pai…

• Boats at Bayshores

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 3/4

• Clementines

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. I love a bowl of citrus fruit at this time of year. The bright color adds life to the darker days. A painting will last and that jolt of color can be enjoyed all year! That’s the beauty of or…

• Party Prep

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. An abstract scene at Newport Peninsula. Very loose with a limited palette.

• Sea Crops

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4

• Space Between 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Carmel Light

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. After a recent trip to this magical place I took countless photos which in turn will be paintings. On this particular morning the sun was a warm glow that made the beach a luscious pastel tone.

• Summer Solstice

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Slightly reworked and more rustic, it has an organic feel. As if you are approaching a beach area ready for a long day of surf and sun. My palette is muted and sophisticated, lending the piec…

• Beach Tribe 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5

• South Land Seascape

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. A commission piece done for collectors who will hang this in their Newport Coast home.

• Fruits de Mer

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. While this painting keeps evolving I’ve maintained the clumsy nature and the subject of dining. Just returned from a gallery I can’t help but touch up and revisit my initial plan. I’m editing…

• October 20

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. The Fall influences on our beaches is not lost on me. The district differences are what cause me to mix up a new palette and go to work. Lots of paint here to convey a small group enjoying the…

• Flowers in Glass

  Watercolor, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Road to Santa Barbara

  Oil, Canvas, 12” x 12” x .5. I will often paint a small work to save for a larger canvas. It’s proven to be a great tool when I’m working with a collector who is undecided. This piece has found a home in the charming ar…

• Clay Pot with Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Paint Chips

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. An exploration of shapes in an abstract painting.

• SEA GLASS 4

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. A commission painting that came together nicely. I love the invitation the path provides to a pristine beach.

• Untitled

  Acrylic, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5. A rocky coastal landscape is what’s revealed to me. I will spend time looking and “listening “ to what it tells me to do next.

• Tree Line

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 36 x 1.5. The narrow canvas is challenging but fun, I looked for the shapes above anything else. With a Fall palette it’s a pleasing and I like to call it a clumsy style. br /> When the abstraction is…

• Beach 2020

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Loose and abstract a day at the beach in 2020. Sold to a darling woman in Costa Mesa, so glad this happy painting found a good home!

• Seated Figure 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5

• The Outing

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. A depiction of an errand in the works during the lockdown. I drove to Laguna Canyon one ominous day, there was no one on the road, police vehicles parked haphazardly in the basketball courts…

• Big Sur Memory

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Available at Found By Maja in San Francisco.

• Summer Color

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. A focus on shapes and the gorgeous hues I witnessed on a recent hike inspired this piece. The mix of greens and ochre was an exercise in finding just the right palette.

• Laguna Dining

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Painted from a photo I took while walking in Laguna Beach last week. The sun on the umbrellas and the crisp blues are what attracted me at this very spot next to Laguna Museum. This piece fou…

• Desert Palette 4

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1/2. Exploring shapes and the Tucson Az palette with acrylic, oils and oil sticks.

• Desert Palette

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 3/4. The gorgeous soft palette of the desert is depicted here finding shapes rather than things.

• The Farm

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. These shapes interest me and I’m enjoying doing a California landscape series. In progress, still tweaking this one a bit.

• LOVE

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My response to the BLM protests. Do onto others as you would have them do onto you. Period. I go in peace.

• By The Sea 2

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. In my alley series, not bound to reality I use a photo as an initial reference only.

• Her Space

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Woman At Peace

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5

• Lemon Drop

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Dawn patrol 3

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Another in my noise reduction series. This one has some interesting shades of muted teals and blue-grays.

• Table Top

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 32 x 1. A mixed media piece with a thick oil paint covering most of it but allowing some other materials to come through providing a nice history. The size is great for a dining area or in a hallway to…

• Long Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. A favorite Little one with texture and soul.

• Out Of The Blue

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A reworked piece my client asked me to update. I loved revisiting this piece!

• Common Ground

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. A mixed media piece in neutrals.

• LIME AID

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 3. Rich in sophisticated colour and the wide wood panel makes it more of a statement piece. Mixed media ending with oil paint. It’s a new favorite 🖤

• Summer 2020

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A mixed media depiction of an open beach in summer. I used acrylic, oils, collage, oil sticks and graphite to bring this colorful abstract to life.

• Beach Fruits

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1/2. A very loose beach scene reminiscent of a bunch of fresh berries.

• Come Together

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A mixed media piece in my noise reduction series.

• South land beach

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. Layers of thick paint add texture add interest to this loose abstract seascape.

• Winter in Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed media here using acrylics, oils, graphite and oil sticks, an all-time favorite of mine.

• Quarantine Days

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1.5. Counter of days rather than events, meetings, trips and appointments, this shall pass, when?

• Untitled Abstract In Oil

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A neutral piece with up close texture and interest.

• Blue With Orange

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A pop of color can do a world of good! It has a vintage beach feel, imagine flags in the wind with the ocean as a backdrop. And a coastal farmhouse feel too.

• Mending Fences

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Across The Pond

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Finding Joy

  Acrylic, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1”

• Secret Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5

• Mother

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Dynamic and painterly.

• March Day

  Acrylic, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1.5. Mixed Media here on this sunny day in OC.

• Beach Blankets

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• Sunset at Bayside

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5

• Sea Glass 4

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 60 x 1.5. Commission

• Sea Salt

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1”. That salty air in your hair and on your skin!

• Cards on the Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1

• Beside Herself

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. Inspired by the work of Chris Gwaltney she emerged and for now I’ll let her be, the unfinished quality is what I’m after. Layer upon layer of paint adds to the complexity.

• Back Bay Morning

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Soft color and an edited landscape make this piece calming and pleasing.

• Lost in Thought 2

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5. Commission

• Summer Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Thick paint and mixed media on this very muted piece.

• Palm Springs

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5

• Beach Texture #2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. A nice compliment to Sweater Weather. Lots of texture here hence the title.

• OC Shoreline

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2. Framed

• Sandy Shore

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2”. Framed

• Namaste

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Palette reworked and she appears more modern now.

• Local Beach

  Acrylic, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. An abstract of Bug Corona using a limited and complimentary palette and focusing on shapes.

• Red Hat

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A person of interest.

• Peninsula 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. I love doing these quirky beach houses. They are charming in their imperfections. The morning sun brings them to life.

• Body Surfers

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. Framed.

• Earth Tones

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. The hut at Crystal Cove was my inspiration here. Mixed media.

• Beach Trails

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”

• Newport Proper

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Black Birds

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A true labor of love this piece has come together with a lighter and edited face. I am happy.

• Coastal Farmhouse

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed media painting.

• Gulls Gathering

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5. Framed in a white floater which really makes it a statement.

• Balboa

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1”

• El Moro

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Mixed Media piece depicting the beauty of El Moro Beach in Orange County, Ca.

• Storm Rider

  Oil, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A figure running into the surf.

• Water Line

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Whimsical and abstract, it’s a favorite of mine.

• Morning Ride

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• The Boys

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Abstract Wind Surfers

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Whimsically abstract

• Back Pack

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Late Afternoon

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Set Sail

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. My inspiration was from the parking lot at Crystal Cove. I was completely taken with the color of the ocean. And as if I had designed it a scattering of sails dotted the creamy sea. To add dr…

• Linen Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. Framed

• Play Date

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Fog Horn Whistle

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Big Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Regatta

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Go Fish

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Pink Sky

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Picnic

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5

• Chalk Board

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5

• Sunrise At The Pier

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Framed in a perfect natural wood floater frame

• Beach Texture

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Storm Study

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Soft Landing

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x .5. While still wet this Little one has found a new home.

• Shore Line

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. I’m my Littles Collection

• Memories

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. In my Littles Collection for my holiday open house on 12/5.

• California Fly-in

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. Commission

• Choppy Seas

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 24 x 1.5. A mixed media piece.

• Water Front Dining

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5. Santa Monica, Ca. Donated to LCAD for auction.

• Pier One

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”. Mixed Media helps to create interest and textures.

• Sea Crops

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”. Mixed Media

• Vessels with Fruit

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 17 x 2”. In a vintage frame to compliment the loose nature of the piece.

• Morning Light

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5. A street in Corona Del Mar bathed in morning light.

• Sea Glass 3

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Commission

• Roots

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5

• Peninsula

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 14 x 1

• Flora Of Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Shadows at Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .5

• Path To Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2

• Hut At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2

• The Figure

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5

• Bougainvillea

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 14 x 1/2

• Line Of Sight

  Oil, Panel, 15 x 12 x .5. Framed, cypress trees lining a road in Napa Valley, California.

• Trolling

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x .5. Looking back to the California coastline from the water.

• Patina

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Patina def. the impression or appearance of aging over time. This mixed media piece has the appearance of old wood, metal and clay. In the center an angel appeared as if to bless the piec…

• River Jetty

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1/2

• OC Storm

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• The Office

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1/2. In Cabo San Lucas there is a restaurant on the beach called THE OFFICE. Very low key and I loved the irony. This quirky whimsical abstract in mixed media is enjoying the same name. Acrylic, c…

• Santa Monica

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5

• Dog Days 2

  Acrylic, Canvas, 12 x 1.5 x 12. Mixed Media with collage.

• Swimmer

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Dog Training

  Acrylic, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1.5. Mixed Media with collage

• Autumn Day

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• South Bay

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Beautiful PV peninsula

• tools

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. An artist’s tools.

• Colder Weather

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5. From the Zach Brown Band song Colder Weather, this figure has a determination that makes one wonder.

• Distilled

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed Media with collage.

• Rentals

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. A Highway in Florida.

• Under Cover

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/4”. Abstract umbrellas and beach at Crystal Cove💙

• Above San Clemente

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1.5. While visiting friends with a beautiful view I took photos to capture the afternoon in paint.

• Beach Scape

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Sea Glass 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”

• A Plan

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A quirky whimsical piece with a neutral palette. Sold and living in a beautiful home in Laguna Beach, I think it’s a perfect fit💛

• Summer Shadows

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 24 x 1”. Beautiful Montecito with the abundance of tree-lined streets always calls me to paint.

• Marine Layer

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. Mixed Media and collage work .

• Laguna Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 24 x 1”

• Morning Glow Montecito

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 24 x 1”. The morning sun illuminating this structure was something I knew I had to paint. Simple and straightforward this piece calls from across a Room, come look at me!

• Above Laguna 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Abstract beach scene looking down from the cliffs in Laguna Beach.

• Beach Light

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 2”. Framed in a national float frame makes this one stand out across a room.

• Dog Days

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. This abstract dog revealed himself to me while I was putting together a collage randomly. The neutrality and abstraction work well here. It’s better to see him in person to appreciate!

• Imagine

  Acrylic, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A mixed media commission piece.

• Palm

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. Inspiration Point in Corona Del Mar, Ca.

• Topless

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. An abstract figure At the beach.

• Above Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Historic Crystal Cove, available at Scene Art & Frame in CDM.

• Montecito

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5

• Newport Jetty

  Acrylic, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Painting rocks is a challenge but here with a limited palette and little detail I like the contrast and the dark band adds interest to yet another seascape!

• Summer Color

  Acrylic, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5

• Play Of Light

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Framed in a simple while floater frame to allow for the pop.

• Tie Dye

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x 1.5

• Huntington

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5

• Above Laguna

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Hello Summer, after taking numerous photos from the cliffs in Laguna I came up with this painting that takes a little from each spot. Summer in Laguna Beach touches all the senses. Framed in…

• Sun Dance

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x 1.5

• Beach Date

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x 1.5

• Patio Landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. An aerial view of a patio in a vacation setting. The half round postal circle reminds me of letters sent to home. A limited and sophisticated palette, lends itself to lots of different styles…

• Gray

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 2. Framed in a natural float frame.

• Summer Wind

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Local Beach- On The Rocks

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1/2. A loose rendition of our local beach, Big Corona.

• Surf And Land

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Heading West

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Sold to a favorite collector!🙏

• Pelican View

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 25 x 1.5. This piece has been donated to the Serve It Up For The Troops organization.

• Sweet Peas

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5

• Land And Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Swim Meet

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• On The Rocks 3

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Whimsical and edgy, an abstract depiction of Little Corona.

• Desert Haze

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Available at Scene Art and Frame in CDM.

• LA River

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”

• Blue Ridge Mountains

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 36 x 1.5

• Abstract East

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5

• Coastal Study

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• Roofs Of Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• Figure on Highway

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 1”

• Ocean Haze

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5

• Color Story

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Beaches 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Spring Training

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Street in Newport 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Historic Cottage

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Reunion

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. Mixed Media commission piece.

• Approaching Storm

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”

• Water Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This piece will be featured on the HGTV show Hidden Potential.

• morning hike

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A Laguna Beach hiking trail leads you to a place called top of the world. As you look back over your shoulder the coastal views are incredible.

• Main Beach Laguna

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1”

• Pool Dance

  Acrylic, Paper, 16 x 12. These whimsical and imperfect figures are fun and charming to me. I used Acrylic and oils on a heavy canvas paper. Suitable for framing, these work best under glass and floating on the matting w…

• Sunlit Alley

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5. The charming alleys in my beach town are colorful and always fun to paint.

• Joy

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 3”. 20% discount now through the holudays, oh joy!

• Aquatics

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x 1.5

• September

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Loose clumsy and rather charming in its unpretentious feel. Framed in an unbleached maple float frame.

• Timeless

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My figures are never completely finished until they are sold, launched and with their people. She’s clumsy and chunky with an unfinished appeal braving the elements, still standing.

• Younger Self

  Oil, Canvas, 32 x 26 x 1.5. An ode to the younger self, be kind. She’s limited in palette and brushwork, a quiet piece. I love her imperfections.

• Baker

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5. I love painting clumsy figures and she is definitely that! Loose, with thick paint in her thick and voluptuous self.

• White Water/ Beach Call

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Edited, limited and fresh!I Just enough reality to see a coastline. But abstract more than anything else. Available at the nes and charming Coterie et cie On Balboa Island.

• White Barn

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Keeping it loose and neutral. Santa Ynez is my inspiration here. It’s becoming an exercise in using greens, and with my editing and adding it’s occupying my mind and time. My primary focus as…

• Seaview House

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. A vintage beach house, layers of paint help create age and charm.

• After Midnight

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. Layers of paint, intense up close, lots of texture.

• In Plain Sight

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1. A prototype for a large commission, I did several in different color ways.

• Umbrella Weather

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1/2. Since we’re expecting rain here the title just seemed to fit. A limited palette and loose brush strokes on this end of summer piece.

• Pinot

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. Wet for a week or two then available.

• See You Next Year

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. My imagination mostly drove this quiet interesting piece. My intention was to bring back a memory of a vacation spot where the temporary residents meet each year and share their getaway. Thic…

• Wind And Sea

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Applying paint over an older painting is a fun challenge. Letting some of the history show through is a lesson in knowing when to stop.

• Summer Story

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• May Day

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Beach Music

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. framed in unfinished maple. A local beach where I walk always causes me to have a song in my head. Thick chunky paint with a pretty palette here. It’s fresh and spontaneous. Also available at…

• And So On

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5. A soft landing for the senses.

• California Landscape 3

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. Third in my series of loose oils depicting the diverse coastal areas of California. Available once dry.

• California landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5. This landscape has been in the works off and on for some time. Carmel Valley is my inspiration in this abstract landscape. It has the dreamy painterly effect that I’m drawn to.

• Morning Spell

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1”. . Thick paint in a limited palette. Framed in an unfinished maple to compliment the work. Also available at Chairish.com

• A Little Memory

  Oil, 16 x 20 x 1”. A loose study of the walking trail and Sage brush leading to the pacific Just color notes suggest a tree or rooftop, on an overcast morning. . To be authentic to this particular spot there is very lit…

• Abstract Sailing

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 2”. Whimsical meets abstraction here, the chair at the bottom reflects an onlooker. It’s abstract so I don’t bother with perspective. At Juxtaposition Home.

• Vessels

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5. An abstract still life. Morning sun streaming in to illuminate the kitchen tiles while the hydrangeas and limes bask in the glow. I prefer an abstract still to create interest in shadows and…

• Light House

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1.5. Oil and cold wax make this chunky and textured.

• Backbay OC 2

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. A loose rendition of a Diebenkorn in my city of Newport.

• Farm To Table

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5

• Beach Paterns2

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. This dreamy impressionist piece would go well in a wide gold frame above a small fireplace in a charming setting like Carmel, California. I love to imagine a good home for some of my favorite…

• Red Road

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2

• Islands In The Stream

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 1/2. Limited palette with shapes.

• Follow

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. An abstract California landscape from my imagination...images I’ve stored mentally that say home to me.

• The next Day

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. These 14x14 small works help me work out problems in larger paintings, and give me ideas for larger abstracts as well. It’s a great warm up either way.

• She Said Yes

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4

• Sea Ranch

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4. A beautiful area where time has stopped. This rugged abstract is partially painted with the palette knife for rough edges and lines. I’m just identifying shapes here. Framed in an unfinished…

• Beach Ready 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Another limited palette of a quiet beach day, abstract and painterly.

• Native California

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Ships Inline 2

  Mixed Media, Panel, 16 x 20 x 2”. The ships lined up waiting to unload at the docks is what I’m going for here, for the second time. My first painting of this historic sight sold right away. It’s loose and painterly wit…

• Summer In Spring

  Mixed Media, Panel, 20 x 30 x 2”. A cheerful beach scene, People are restless and wanting to get back to what they love! Loose and painterly, slightly unfinished looking and framed in a beautiful natural unfinished Mapl…

• Off Road

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Moon dance

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Collage, oils and oil sticks all help this piece to be dramatic and full of texture. When mounted in a natural float frame it sings!

• Potted Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 3/4. A neutral palette with these vibrant flowers.

• Easel Roses

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x 3/4. In an unfinished Maple frame to compliment.

• Harvest Time

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2”. Painted on a heavy panel with the sides painted to complete the front side. These panels are statement-making in any room.

• Boat Talk

  Acrylic, Panel, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Loose and vigorous brushwork make this abstract appealing in its clumsiness and abstract nature. lm very happy this one found a home, it was so much fun to paint!

• California Coastline

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. This piece started out much differently, but after a Kantha quilt purchase I was inspired by the beautiful chartreuse colors juxtaposed with a new striped charcoal duvet. I saw a landscape co…

• January SoCal

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. Summer-like weather in January caused me to paint beach scenes. The palette is more like winter with the primary colors and the more blue ocean. This depicts a scene at Laguna Beach Main beac…

• Winter Boardwalk

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 3/4. A limited palette with many thick paint applications makes this piece a favorite. The Newport Peninsula was my inspiration. An abstract that draws you in with the suggestion of a path, invite…

• December Day

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x 3/4

• Trees Along Central Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. The rolling hills dotted with oaks beg to be painted. Here my shapes are the most interesting part of this abstract landscape. I used thick oils and a variety of putty and green tones to keep…

• Central Coast Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. A reference photo taken as we drove south has provided a nice exploration of shapes and a neutral palette describing the beauty of the central coast of California.

• L’amour

  Mixed Media, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A French version of my LOVE abstract.

• Coastal Sightings

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 14 x .5. Taking photos from the car while driving down the coast has given me lots of new references.

• Tryouts

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. An abstract figure in mixed media, trying out for a sporting event. Lots of paint here from scraping then reapplying adds interest and dimension. I love the vulnerable back of the neck on the…

• Sea Glass At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Commission

• The Weight

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5. An abstract figure where I’ve focused on shapes. Propped on a stool she’s waiting and ready to jump into action.

• Sea Life 2

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2”. These heavy wood panels create a statement with their presence. Heavy, wide sides and the wood is beautiful. I’ve painted the sides to compliment the front but the feel of wood comes through an…

• Bayside 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. The unobstructed view across the bay is always amazing. Lots of thick paint add to the interest here.

• Lemons

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. Lemons in a crisp white kitchen.

• Oranges with Black Pitcher

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. Fall Colors.

• Spring Training 2

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. A little beach Scape that is perfect for bringing some beach vibes into a room, without overwhelming.

• Laguna

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1.2. Juxtaposition

• Greener

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A Mark Rothko inspired piece with lots of little details up close. I used mixed media to create interest and texture. It’s a great way to bring the outside inside.

• South Bound

  Oil, Panel, 30 x 20 x 1/16. Panel painting is entirely different from canvas painting. First the cost is considerably less which means it’s not so precious, which means one can just let go! It’s called Bristol board and…

• Rustic Landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1/2. Going to live in Paradise Valley, Az Love that!

• Texture of Linen

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Nubby linen is so irresistible and as I was painting this abstract I was reminded of the feel and look of linen, cool breezy and nubby. Texture!

• Beach Day 2020

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Social distancing while enjoying the beach and using a bright palette makes this a happy piece.

• Kite Flight

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5

• Desert Palettes

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x 1/2. Exploring shapes and muted tones, using a photo reference at the beginning. Painted after a recent trip to Tucson, Az.

• Beach Cliffs

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed media adds texture to this neutral coastline.

• Sea Glass

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5. A slightly reworked piece of the beach in my neighborhood called Shore Cliffs. The thick foliage frames the path to the pristine beach.

• Santa Ynez Mountains

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. A reworked piece that I simplified. The beautiful wine country is quintessential California. My palette here reminds me of Santa Barbara county and of Catalina Island, both are happy places w…

• Locals Only

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. My local beach called Big Corona will be residing in Florida!

• Beachcomber 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. I’m so happy this one found a good home!💛

• Fernleaf 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. Colorful abstract depiction of Fernleaf ave in Corona Del Mar, a part of our charming village known as the flower streets. Thick oils and loose clumsy beach houses complete the scene.

• Space Between

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Listening to the quiet of the quarantine allows some looking within. Mixed media gives this piece depth.

• Beach Houses

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1”

• Palms

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1”. With a quarantined I’m at my home studio working on small studies of things in my world.

• February Day

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Beach Tribe

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 30 x 1.5. Vibrant umbrellas on a beach abstract.

• Moon Dance

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed Media, acrylic, oil, collage, oil sticks and graphite all add dreamy texture and interest to the painting with the namesake of Van Morrison’s song. Framed in a white float frame.

• Parks and Rec

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1@

• Salt Water

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Cliff Dwellers

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Beach Volleyball

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1/2. A popular sport here in Newport.

• Trailers

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5

• Fall Tones

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5. A house on the Newport Peninsula, title due to the palette. People think the beach community where I live has only one season, summer. This is simply not the case, when the crowds leave and t…

• Scenic Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5

• Saddleback

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Beach Community 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2.5

• Trolling

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1"

• City Scene

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Wading Endeavor

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• A Street in Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5

• Abstract Still Life, Blue

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 9 x 1/8. A charming colorful still life framed in a narrow driftwood looking custom frame.

• Fall Notes

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Summer Story

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Peninsula Point

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2

• Vessels

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 18 x 1/4". Finding the light while keeping the figures imperfect is what I am striving for here. The color is pure and the cast shadows are a version of the object's color. These studies are interesting…

• Hydrangeas

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed media on this khaki palette. Hand-made pottery imperfect in its charm and green apples compliment the countertop with a vintage cutting board. All in neutrals to keep it quiet and u…

• Low Country

  Oil, 20 x 20 x 3”

• Coastal Study

  Oil, Canvas, 10” x 10” x 1.5

• Southern Exposure

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Still Life with Oranges

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8

• Vessels With Lemons

  Acrylic, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1”. Mixed media here.

• Migration

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5

• Tangerines

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5

• Palm study

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 7 x 1/8

• Still Life 3

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 10 x 1/4. An expressive, moody and sophisticated piece depicting the essential needs of the artist. Fruit, coffee and brushes, resting as the artist rests. The still life is a study in value and color.…

• Kitchen Window

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Mixed media here. I love when ranunculi are in season, they are happy flowers and so fun to paint too. I threw in some limes, most everything is better with lime to me.

• Limelight

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 3”

• Saddle Back

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Coastal Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• Abstract Figure 3

  Oil, Panel. I've been experimenting with the female figure and this is a small study in color and form. I will further explore this subject on a larger canvas. I like the mystery and the challenge of where the painting…

• Abstract Figure with Children

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. The abstract figure of a woman is something that I'm finding very interesting. I am doing studies for the moment and will then try a large canvas. The color attracts me along with the mystery of…

• Portugal Fresh Fish Market

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10 x Framed. During a trip to Morocco, Spain and Portugal last year I was enchanted with the fresh fish, produce and flowers we saw on almost every street corner. These particular fish really caught my…

• Vintage Green Pot

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8

• Ladder Back Chairs

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1.5. Large, fresh, think shapes and colors blending to make a large statement.

• South of France

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. This is an example of abstract impressionism. I am loving my new palette and for some reason the new colors are helping me to paint more loosely. I don't know what the connection is, but I…

• Beach Abstract

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”

• Summer Color

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". There is movement in this piece. You can almost feel the ocean spray and the warmth of the sun on your face.

• Arrival Gate

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1". Figures at the International Terminal at the arrival gate, each in their own state of anticipation. Painting these figures makes me happy, the creative energy is exciting as they come together…

• Summer Arrival 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1"

• Out Of The Blue

  Oil, 36 x 36. I painted a smaller 12x16 if this piece years ago, it was fun to revisit this in a larger format. Shapes rather than things is the inspiration here.

• Abstract Still

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Lost In Thought

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1/8. How about a lovely little original painting for a valentine?

• Bixby Bridge

  Oil, Canvas, 72 x 60 x 2”

• Catching Rays

  Oil, 36 x 36 x 1.5. A scene of Newport from a boat cruising on the bay. Loosely painted focusing on shapes with a muted palette.

• Beaches

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5

• Beachfront Montecito

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1". Donated to help raise funds for the recent fire victims in Montecito, this place has always been so special to me. Good luck to Liberty and all the others involved in this wonderful cause.

• Abstract Still Life

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 9 x 1/8. A pretty painting, like jewelry for the home. This piece is framed in a driftwood -color narrow contemporary frame to compliment the abstract nature of the piece.

• My Still Life

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. Currently I have a grouping of my still life works at Vin Goat. Some are framed. Hanging together, they create an interest in the subject of objects, value and color.

• Downtown

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”. Using shapes and primarily squares, this is an abstract of a downtown skyline.

• Wet Lands

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1". An abstract piece that is reminiscent of South Carolina and California.

• Afternoon Sun

  Oil, 16 x 20. These small historic cottages along the California coastline are irresistible to me. Their innocent and worn looks always pull me to them.

• Driftwood

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 11/2

• St. Tropez

  Oil, Panel, 24 x 18. Commission piece painted from a beautiful photo of this busy harbor celebrating Escalle Festival.

• Abstract Figure

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 12 x 1/8

• Desert Bloom

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 11/2". Using a slightly more muted palette gives this soft piece an end -of- the- day, desert warmth feeling. This has long been one of my favorites and I see today that this sold at Chemers Galle…

• Two Step

  Oil, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Poppies

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. A pensive woman holding poppies with the fields of the colorful flower in the distance. Painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas, with the sides treated, framed or not, she makes a statement in…

• Beach House

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Ruby Tuesday

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Framed in a custom black floater

• Box Of Rain

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1". This piece has been a favorite of mine, she evolved over time and she has a timeless quality that is mysterious and interesting. The title is from the Grateful Dead song of the same title. Pai…

• Going Home

  Acrylic, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Another piece painted in North Carolina, honing in on very loose abstraction. Here the path to the beach is expressive and the light pulls you in.

• Good Morning Vietnam

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2". My reference photo was a charming town called Hoi An. It's just outside Danang and it is peaceful and beautiful. The simple lifestyle of the people is very enviable. The town follows a river t…

• City Limits

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 11/2”. When approaching a new town, looking at your phone to orient the map, it can be daunting. Here you get the feeling of arriving in a new town and getting oriented to the surroundings.

• Final Approach

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Sea Breeze

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5. Texture and lots of paint add interest to this abstract piece.

• Denim and Linen

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. My two favorite fabrics are reminded here in the soft palette of creams, blues and soft whites.

• View From Cliffs

  Acrylic, Panel, 18 x 24 x 1/8

• Headress

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". This piece has just sold from Simple Laguna, she is now residing in Texas! I am very happy and my father's family was from Texas, I call that good karma. Thank you Simple Laguna.

• Santa Monica Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1.5

• California Gold - China Cove

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 18 x 1/8. A small beach on the harbor in Corona Del Mar, at one point in time was a the site of pirate ships. Sold at Chemers Gallery, very happy this piece has found a home, it was so fun to paint. The…

• Asian Influence 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1". A gentle and sophisticated palette makes this abstract easy to fit into any setting. I used thick paint for texture and interest, drawing the eye to several focal points. Inspired by a trip I…

• Out To Pasture

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 16 x 2". Painted on a beautiful birch panel, I treat the sides with a wash that allows the wood grain to show through, creating an exotic nature to the piece. This is the second in a series I'm working…

• Beach Days

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”

• Color of Fall

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". This piece was fun to do and I played around for several days to get the composition right and not too set. The clumsy nature was intentional. I like using bold strokes with lots of paint, and…

• Still Life 4

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Loose and dreamy, this is a larger still life that I just completed. I like the soft palette and the loose objects. Pushing and pulling the paint but not over-doing it I am happy with the outc…

• True Colors

  Oil, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Main Beach Laguna

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 1/2. Framed in a natural wood floater frame to compliment the contemporary nature of the work.

• Next Town

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 36 x 1". Interesting and colorful, this piece pulls you in. I pushed the color more than I normally do, and here the depiction is the drive from Orange County Ca. to Tucson Arizona. It is a rather unre…

• Alley in Corona Del Mar

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1”. Continuing in my Coastal Colour Collection, every alley in the flower streets has a great peek of the Pacific Ocean, on this very clear morning it looked closer than usual. I am fortunate to h…

• Beaches # 3

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x 1". A quiet and thought- provoking piece that takes you to the beach and a walk along the shore. My palette is pleasing and easy to live with, this is one of my favorites.

• Laguna Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”. Commissioned for a gift, this Diebenkorn-style painting was such a pleasure to do.

• A Day in the Life

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. This study is bright and colorful, framed it will have a presence. Unframed it remains a study. I am pleased with the results of this" lay it down and leave it alone" style.

• Unfinishrd Figure

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1”. Sold and I regret that I didn’t take her photo upon completion. But happy to say she has found a good home!

• Laguna Beach Hike

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 1/2"

• Influence

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. A dreamy piece, the main figure is influencing the smaller two or is it the other way around? Abstraction is so great, the viewer ultimately draws their own conclusion, letting their mind i…

• Coastal Northern California

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 24 x 1/8. My demo done at Cannery Paints today was s lesson in what I came away with from the Richard Claremont workshop in North Carolina. I started with an acrylic under painting that I had worked out…

• South County 3

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1"

• Laguna Niguel

  Oil, Canvas, 40 x 40 x 1.5

• Surfer

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.5”. Commission work.

• Surf Report

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1.5

• Road Trip

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 1 1/2

• Palm Springs Weekend

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. I'm having fun doing palm tree studies, colorful and abstract and a small size to tuck into a shelf, or they make a nice gift.

• Loose Study

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Loose and abstract, this study came together before dawn this morning. I was up early and gathered some objects and began painting before the sun was up. Once my studio became more light with t…

• Winter Song

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 60 x 1". Winter Song is a commission piece. I loved painting this peaceful scene, similar to another one I had done. The soft palette suggests a winter sun. Installation is today, I look forward to see…

• China Cove At Corona Del Mar

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. I painted this very loosely, it's always a joy to paint this beautiful place and it's aa short walk from my home. The colors change from day to day and especially from season to season.

• From Melanie's Garden

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Painting Spring flowers is a challenge to me. The stokes must not be over done, just the gesture of the flower or in this case a bouquet. I will attempt more flowers as this is the season. Thes…

• Trade Winds

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. In a Gauguin-style of painting, here I cut into the background to create interest in the landscape. The subject is up to the viewer, it can be bungalows, landscape or treetops to name a few. T…

• Travels

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 2". This abstract traveler is unsure in a strange land. My palette is earthy, my abstraction is other-worldly. The heavy wood panel is 2" deep and a beautiful boxy piece. There is no need to frame,…

• Winter Whites

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1". This piece is edgy and artsy, it looks great on it's own without a frame. I have treated the sides a charcoal color.

• Terminal Gait

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 2". Three people in various stages of waiting at a terminal gate to catch a flight. The title is a play-on-words that I find fun and interesting to the painting, a conversation piece as it were. My…

• Lavender Fields

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1/1/2. After going through old photos from a bike trip in Provence, I came across several reference photos that really spoke to me. I'm painting with the idea of finding shapes and not things, so…

• Still Life 5

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 18. I did this on a cloudy April morning. The sun was not competing with my light source and I was able to really get the shadows in well. It is dramatic and darker than my other still life works. The p…

• Street Scene

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. I am working on a street scene collection featuring various umbrellas and awnings in Paris. They will all be framed and available at Alta Cafe during the month of July. In a grouping the pieces…

• Hollywood Hills

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 11/2”. Framed in a natural birch floater frame.

• Cover Girls

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1 1/2. Painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas, this piece is interesting and provocative. There are lots of little surprises that show up more in real life. I had a lot of fun with this one. Please c…

• Messenger

  Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1". With a French feeling, this piece is a play on words. The shoulder bag is called a messenger bag, and she has a message to deliver. Using a large brush and quick strokes to deliver a large amount o…

• Channel Drive

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1/2. The beautiful drive along the coast in Montecito is one of my favorite places. Just down this street is the Biltmore Santa Barbara, the absolute perfect way to escape.

• Cottage At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1”. One of the charming cottages with the afternoon glow of the dropping sun.

• Todo Santos

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Just north and east of Cabo San Lucas there is a small artist community called Todos Santos. It is a quaint little town, boasting of fabulous restaurants and galleries owned my American ex-patri…

• Market Day2

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Market Day 2 has been selected to the juried show of 6x6 works at the Randy Higbee Gallery! My reference photo is a street in Paris. The colorful nature of this work makes it cheerful and it sta…

• Blue On Blue

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1”. Please email me for pricing and information.

• Eye Cloud

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2". This mysterious abstract figure is one of my favorites. She is standing at the shore, with a vulnerable look. There are little surprises in this piece, it is calming at a distance and intr…

• Shore Cliffs

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1”. Framed in a natural birch floater, this piece just found a new home after my exhibition at Alta Coffee in Newport Beach.

• Bicycle Through Italy

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Painted from a photo taken while on a bicycling trip in Southern Italy. I loved the innocence of this little place and the sunflowers were so large, as big as your face! I painted them smaller t…

• The Port Streets

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”. The guard gatehouse in the charming neighborhood of Harbor View in Newport Beach. Just sold to a darling woman who lives in Utah, thank you Claudia!

• Crystal Cove Time

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Loose and abstract, depicting the near arrival of summer at Crystal Cove. The turquoise structure is on the left and barely visible, but lets the viewer know the location of the painting. That i…

• California Dreamin'

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. A dreamy loose beach scene in late Spring.

• SUNDAY 2

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Framed in a beautiful Higbee frame, available at Coastal Living in Newport Beach.

• Lunch Break

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Three beach goers catching waves instead of lunch. This happens a lot where I live. You see surfers dashing out of their cars to catch a few waves for an hour.

• Morning Burn Off

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1/2. Keeping in the abstract impressionism that I so love, this piece is showing the marine layer receding back to the ocean and the horizon. Using a limited palette and limited strokes, this piec…

• Spring Fling

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1 1/2". This piece so far has been my most favorite to paint. The palette is fresh and lively with a sophistication that came about with editing and scraping and then painting again.

• Beach Study V

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. A loose study of Crystal Cove in the afternoon. Framed in a gorgeous Higbee frame.

• Summer Whites

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1". A loose happy painting of one of my favorite flowers, hydrangeas. They just seem to be joyful. I used lots of paint and loose brushwork to keep it simple and true to this beautiful flower.

• Beach Day

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. More abstract and contemporary, I edited a bit from the former piece I did depicting the beautiful Crystal Cove on a sunny day

• Dog's Life

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 11 x 1/8. This piece is one of my favorites and it sold to a dear friend at the Pelican Courtyard Open house. I'm so happy for it to go to a good home. The event was great fun, live music, great food and…

• Tan Lines

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. In keeping with my series of beach umbrellas, this one is abstract and slightly surreal. The drama of the shadows cast creates interest. The ocean in California is never blue in Summer, so I li…

• Blue Sky

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 11 x 1/8. A loose and colorful piece of a typical day at the beach here in Southern California. It was so crowded yesterday, I would have had to paint a study in color with all the umbrellas out in the f…

• BEACH BAUBLES

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. In continuing my studies of the beach in summer, this one is abstract. The colorful umbrellas are like jewels on the hot sand.

• Morning Burn Off 2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1 1/2. Abstact impressionism is the style of this work. The subject has been explored countless times in my studio, but you only get better with each painting! This one is different slightly from…

• Still Life Revisited

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. Abstract and loose, the still life is a study in color, shapes, shadow and passages of light. The still life causes you to really focus, there is less in the zone concentration and more studyin…

• Small Study

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 7 x 1/8. A little study with simple objects. The light source is captured on the side of the pieces. This is my first attempt at just laying the paint down and nothing more. It keeps the painting fresh a…

• July

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. People splashing in the waves are a common thing here in the summer. To paint this happy scene is a joy, the one thing that may be better is actually diving into these glorious waves and feeling…

• Summer's Here

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. Painting the beaches here in Southern California is always fun. This is a typical scene all along the coast. Framed in a silver floater from Higbee, this piece is a delight.

• Crystal Cove in Late Summer

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 18 x 1/8. A loose work of the beautiful beach in Southern California. I used my limited palette and loosely painted in the familiar landscape. This one is slightly more vintage-looking.

• End of Summer

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 18 x 1/8. A loose and abstract day of Summer. The color of the water is changing due to the angle of the sun, we are heading into Fall, my favorite time of the year. My best memories are of getting back…

• Docked #2

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Keeping in the abstract, this is a larger version of Docked. The reference photo I used is so busy and confusing so the abstract nature is easy to capture. Many of the boats and docks are part…

• Docked 3

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. I painted this plein air in a demonstration at Chemer's Gallery in Tustin. Unlike the previous two Docked paintings, this one does not have a painting underneath. It is more crisp and fresh loo…

• Harbor

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2". I pieced together several reference photos from the harbor in Newport Beach, Ca. and I also used my imagination to make it all work. Using my limited palette and painted wet into wet. This hel…

• FAll Still Life

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. A study in light and shadows using a few necessities of an artist with a strong light coming from the right. The shadows and passages of light become objects themselves, only lighter in value.

• Morning Jo

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. One of my favorites, it looks great in the King of Frame floater frame.

• Oceana

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1 1/2". A soft and abstract impression of a Fall day at the beach, Using a darker palette to describe a cooler day as the year is coming to an end, I enjoy these moody scenes.

• Shades of Gray

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. A contemporary still life using a cool light that then casts warm shadows. The effect is calming, a quiet painting. I love the shadows all having a "life" of their own, albeit still.

• Docked

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. This piece was selected in the juried show for the Debra Huse Holiday Treasures Salon 2013! I am very happy to be considered for such an awesome gallery. Artist Reception is Dec. 5th 6-8 pm. Thi…

• Still Life in Color

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Using a cool light as my light source, the cast shadows are warm. I love the effect of the dark shadows having their own identity. They come to life in this still life. I used my usual palette…

• New Year Love

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Using bright oils and loose strokes, this heart has many layers of juicy paint.

• Beach Study of Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1". On a narrow box canvas I used my favorite palette of faded blues and purples to convey a beach scene of a winter day. We had unseasonably warm weather recently which brings out the locals to p…

• Morning Tide

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 2". On a chunky box canvas, this piece will hang on it's own or in a grouping. Since the canvas is handsome and thick there is no need to frame, adding a contemporary feel to the piece. The muted…

• Duck Pond

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 12 x 1/8. A painting done over a painting, this was not going to be so loose, but when I saw this very clumsy and primitive piece start to take shape I just went with it. I really like the way it came t…

• Compliments

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. A quiet and cheerful still life. Custom framed from Higbee Gallery. This will be available at the Newport Harbor Home Tour, a favorite of mine.

• Italian Farmhouse 2

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. A colorfull study of a farmhouse. My reference photo was blury as I was riding by on my bike, I don't know why I didn't stop, focus and take it all in. It is wildly colorful and I think I kept…

• Harbor Sky

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8

• Bright Side

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. This boat paintng is very loose and abstract. The colors are vivid to show the sun but in the distance there is fog. This happens so often in California along the coast. Patchy fog is romantic…

• Docked in Newport

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Using my reference photo from the Docked series, this is another abstract piece of the same setting. I love to make the abstract boats just barely recognizable. To me, it adds interest, to not…

• Newport Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 2". On a chunky contemporary box canvas, this is an afternon on the sand in Newport Beach, California. Using a complemntary palette, the colors work in a traditional and contemporry setting.

• Harbor Days

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. Loose and abstract harbor scene in Newport Beach, Ca. Framed in a black with silver liner frame from Higbee Gallery.

• Crystal Cove California

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1". A beautiful place and a joy to paint, Crystal Cove is a feeling as much as a place. I used a muted and limited palette to suggest nature at her finest. SOLD TODAY! A collector from my website,…

• Pier

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1"

• Cliffs at Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 2". Painted on a chunky box canvas, my palette is muted and dreamy and my strokes are loose. I love painting the beautiful beaches of Crystal Cove. The colors change with the time of the day and t…

• Back Bay

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. Abstract and loose, a rustic piece of the also rustic Back Bay in Newport Beach. The fresh and salt water meet here to form their own eco-system. Birds find sanctuary here along with walkers a…

• Bay Scene

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. A busy harbor scene, this is from a reference photo that I took while on a walk. I warmed up my palette and kept the painting as loose as I ever have. Bring on the abstract...! Sold at Seaside…

• Time Out

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. A study of two figures at the beach as the fog was beginning to roll in. The mother takes her child's hand as they enjoy the gentle waves. Time Out and Beaches of South Carolina both sold to a…

• Duffy on Balboa

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. I am painting local scenes for the Newport Harbor Home Tour. This is a typical scene on Balboa Island. We walked and I took several photos with my phone as it was a glorious morning. I love the…

• Shore Line

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. A local scene for the Newport Harbor Home Tour. This day was warn and sunny. I used a limited and muted palette to convey this. The beach studies are one of my favorites, they have a way of dra…

• Balboa To The Abstract

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Sold at our Open House of Seaside Gallery and Goods! This has been a favorite of mine and I'm glad it has found a home!

• Island Plein

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Capturing the light on the boats and the harbor on Balboa Island was my objective here. I started it plein air, took numerous photos and completed the piece in my studio with my reference phot…

• Abstract Balboa 2

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Painting up a storm for the Newport harbor Home Tour, I am having such fun with thses boats! After numerous photos of Newport and Balboa I am happy to be painting these beautiful scenes. Once…

• Path At Castways

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. This piece shows well from across a room. The various shades of green with the shadows cast on the path make it quite dramatic.

• Newport Harbor

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1/8. Another local scene for the home tour on May 15, 2014. I think this one has a slight resemblence to a water color. It may be the palette, I am loving painting the water scenes, it really allows…

• Abstract Balboa 3

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Once dry this piece will be framed and available at the Newport Harbor Home Tour, on May 15th. The looseness of these boats I have been doing is therapeutic for me. I can get lost in the proce…

• Hazy Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2". While on a recent road trip to northern California, I took numerous photos to paint. The coastline is different from southern California. There is more weather and moisture in the air. Thi…

• Safe Harbor

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8

• Farmer's Market, Charleston

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 10 x 1/8. On a trip to South Carolina last October ( note the pumpkins) I took numerous photos where ever I went. This was market day in Charleston at a local park. The colors and all the activity were…

• Main Beach, Laguna

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. An abstract impression of the beach and Hotel Laguna reflecting on the water. It is one of the most beautiful places in California. The charming galleries and shops attract people from all ove…

• Last Chance

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. In my beach series, this is a late in the day scene of beach-lovers in their wading endeavors. One last chance to get in the water with the sun glistening on the waves for the finale time f…

• French Lesson

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 12 x 1/8. Painted from a photo I took a few years back on a trip to France. I was in a moving car and snapped this lovely scene. The composition really was beautiful. Inspired by my find of this photo I…

• June

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 7 x 1/8. Small studies are a great gift to a loved one or yourself. They tuck into small spaces and add a little hint of color, art appreciation and all that tells about a person.

• La Playa

  Oil, Panel, 7 x 5 x 1/8. A small study to appreciate the beauty of a day at the beach.

• Farmer's Market Aix-en-Provence

  Oil, Panel, 4 x 4 x 1/8. A small study of the bustling farmers market in Provence. I am starting a collection of farmer's markets. They tell so much about a place and are always charming. I will take photos of all the f…

• Afternoon At The Shore

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Unframed, a family enjoying the afternoon at our local beach.

• Coast of Turkey

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 10 x 1/8. Loose and abstract, I painted this from a photo I took while in Turkey a few years back. The colorful roof tops are what attracted me to this scene. The sea off to the right makes these water…

• Window

  Oil, Panel, 7 x 5 x 1/8. In an abstract form, a lovely view with a vase of flowers and oranges on a red cloth. These little still life paintings add so much to a room. A Study in color and form, a cheerful reminder of b…

• Window #2

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Abstract Figure at the Dock

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Abstract Figure with Boats

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Summer Weekend

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2. Plein air style beach scene as the crowds are beginning to flock to this local spot. I used a muted and pastel palette for a summer feel.

• North Swell

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1"

• Shades Of Summer

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1 1/2. With thick paint on a gallery-wrapped 2 inch canvas, the blue and white palette is a good compliment to a neutral interior. The piece is fresh and bright with a slightly French Impressionis…

• Shades of Summer 2

  Oil

• Inland

  Oil, Paper, 11 x 14

• Little Corona

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2. After spending a day at this special beach I quickly did a study to preserve the perfect day. I was with my adult kids and their kids, what a joy. Since it is a study, I tried to capture th…

• Wine Country

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. Sold! At Vin Goat in Corona Del Mar, CA. This was so fun to do and it took quite a few weeks to complete. I had a lot more black, and little by little I would paint the black, trying not to…

• August

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24 x 1 1/2. On a gallery wrapped box canvas, this piece started out plein air and I finished up in my studio. The light is changing slowly with the arrival of Fall. The umbrellas are catching the fadin…

• Little Corona 2

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1 1/2. A loose study of the beach looking south. It is a gallery-wrapped box canvas and I've treated the sides, so it is ready to hang. The cliffs are only rivaled in Italy on the Amalfi Coast.

• Emerald Bay

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 14 x 1 1/2. One of the most beautiful beaches and places to live in the world is down the highway from where I live. It is a private place with beautiful homes spilling down to the Pacific. Painted on…

• Labor Day

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1/1/2. This is a serious study of a playful day on the last day of the summer as we know it in Newport Beach. After labor Day the crowds are gone and the locals have the beach to themselves. Paint…

• Pavilion at Balboa Island

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2. Painted on an Archival gallery-wrapped canvas, this is a street scene of the historic Balboa Pavilion. It is a landmark and revered for it's beautiful architecture. SOLD at the annual Canne…

• Wine Country 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. A more representational painting of the beautiful hills in the region of California where grapes are grown that produce the wonderful California wines. Many different greens and lavenders a…

• Martini Flag

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 16 x 1/8. Painted from a recent photo taken at the famed Beachcomber Restaurant during the nightly raising of the martini flag, this piece is loose and slightly dark as the sun was setting into the Paci…

• Morning Walk

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 24 x 1/8. Painted from a photo I took in the early morning, this is historic Crystal Cove. So beautiful and peaceful, this beach is worth painting countless times.

• Fall

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. A very abstract nod to Fall, my favorite time of year. The idea of crops and harvesting is suggested here. Keeping with a very neutral palette makes this more contemporary. It is a favorite wi…

• French Lavender

  Oil, Panel, 36 x 24 x 1/8. Using brushes and palette knives, this is an abstract impressionism piece depicting the french countryside. When dry it will do well in a floater frame. I enjoyed varying the greens and allowi…

• Abstract Figure At The Beach

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/

• Fall 3

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 18 x 1/8. Another painting of Fall, my favorite time of year. The cypress trees are in a Van Gogh style, my favorite artist. So when you couple a favorite time of year with a favorite artist and style y…

• Across The Harbor

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Painted on an Archival panel of the highest quality, this piece is thick with texture and rich with color. Once dry it will be at Seaside Gallery and Goods for sale. My work can also be purcha…

• Dawn Patrol

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2

• South County

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2

• Girl Time

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. Very loose and abstract, I painted this after spending the morning at the beach with my dog. I didn't know I was going to paint a woman and her dog until I was at my easel. I think the fun morni…

• Power Walk

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. I am enjoying the female figure. The looser the better.

• Central Valley

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1 1/2. A farming community exists in the center of California. Driving through it is a study in greens. I kept it abstract and simple, as the landscape is in true life.

• Path To Little Corona

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x 1 1/2. On a very steep path to a most beautiful little cove, one can get a feel for the beach conditions before going down the long path. I am on this path often with my dog. The beach is beautiful…

• French Bouquet

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1 1/2. In a nod to the French Riviera, this is loose and slightly abstract. The colors are muted and earthy.

• Fields of Dreams

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. In my continuing study of the female figure, this piece is now a favorite of mine. It is the largest of the abstract figurative and I learned a lot from this work. Abstract takes a fair amo…

• Pacific Storm

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2

• Empty Nest

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1 1/2

• Bay Watch

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1 1/2. SOLD! At Chemers Gallery in Tustin. I am happy this piece found a home, it has been one of my favorites.

• Point Of View

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1 1/2. Abstraction coupled with an unusual landscape adds interest. Here the figure is looking off to an unknown place. A point of interest. My palette is bright and fresh.

• County Line

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 1/2

• A New Year

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. This piece has lots of thick paint and is depicting a figure looking forward, a new year is upon us. A time to reflect and make resolutions. A time to be grateful for all that we have. A ti…

• Three Together

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1 1/2. An earthy palette and whimsical figures make this piece interesting. I am in the process of painting a series of these abstract people. Color and shape are my guides, I no longer aim to mak…

• West

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1 1/2. Continuing to find my voice with abstract women, this one looked to me like an independent women finding her way across a field of flowers in the western US. I love the vibrant colors these…

• Higher Ground

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1 1/2. The rich palette and the exotic nature of this figure brings an interest to this piece. She is a traveler in search of safety, higher ground to refresh before going on. It has the feeling o…

• Regatta

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. Very loose and abstract, this piece was painted from a photo of several boats gathering to prepare for a race. My palette is bright and muted to depict the many variations of the ocean's co…

• Wine and Roses

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2. A quiet piece of the hill country in California. SOLD! At Seaside Gallery, thank you Denise! xo

• Misty

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1 1/2. This piece is rich and exotic, with thick paint and lots of texture. It took me quite a while and I loved the experience. I changed it up several times and enjoyed the process. I let the co…

• Afternoon Clearing

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1 1/2. This piece has been accepted into the Chemers Gallery Viewpoints of Orange County show! The opening night is April 18, 5:30 to 8:00. The show will go on through the beginning of May. The ve…

• Baja Highway

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 24 x 1 1/2"

• Yellow Flowers

  Watercolor, Paper, 7 x 5 x 1/16

• Hotel Laguna

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. The iconic Hotel Laguna reflects in the water and creates quite a presence along the shoreline of the beautiful beach community.

• Abstract French Countryside

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1 1/2

• Abstract French Countryside 2

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x 1 1/2

• Abstracrt Landscape 4

  Watercolor, Paper, 7 x 5

• Nesting

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1 1/2

• New Chapter

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. In keeping with my current style of abstraction, this figure is slightly playful with her large hat, and surrounding landscape, almost as if she is walking through the pages of a book. I am…

• Finish Line

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2

• Bloom

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 16 x 2". Painted on a beautiful hand made birch panel the sides are treated. The boxy nature makes it feel like a piece of furniture. The box makes it an important piece. A smooth finish, the paint glid…

• Back Bay

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1 1/2. SOLD! On opening night of the Viewpoints of Orange County show at Chemers Gallery in Tustin! A very abstract take on Orange County California. I am enjoying the tapestry-like quality that t…

• Summer Nights

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2"

• Weather Vane

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2". I now have 4 in my New Women series. I am excited about them! Each is abstract and has her own personality, the titles convey the intended mindset of each piece. The birch panels are substantia…

• Moon Shine

  Oil, Panel, 20 x 20 x 2". I have donated this piece for an auction with The Laguna Playhouse.

• French Color

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 1/2. This piece looks very French sitting on my easel in my studio. The colors are vibrant and the inviting nature of the fields is something I love about the landscape pieces.

• Flowers in Glass

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 2". Loose and abstract a small bouquet I gathered from the canyon below my house, I painted just what I saw. By laying down the paint and not fiddling with it at all, you get a more loose and abstra…

• Partial Clearing

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. Painted on a chunky box canvas, the colors are pastel-like, the familiar scene of an Orange County, Ca. beach scene is a favorite of mine. The piece is moody and yet up-lifting due to the p…

• May Day

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. This piece borders on Impressionism and Abstraction, I let some of the black under coat come through, giving it a rustic and abstract feel. It is my beloved Crystal Cove, just south of wher…

• Brides Made

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 2". Painted on a wood panel, the sides are treated and it makes a statement due to the chunky nature of the wood panel. The title is a play on words that amuses me, just part of the creative process…

• In The Garden

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 2". This is the third 12x12 on wood panel in my series of abstract women. My palette is earthy and interesting. They pair up well together or they work on their own well too.

• Beach umbrella 3

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. My abstract umbrellas are playful and look great together in a grouping or separately. They are painterly and slightly edgy.

• Beach umbrella 4

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. I've done a series of painterly umbrellas to frame together or separately. They are cheerful and represent the arrival of summer.

• Beach umbrella 5

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. The most "tame" in my series of beach umbrellas, this one has a retro look with the soft colors.

• Lately

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x 1/8. A very loose figure. Complimentary colors help this piece to pop. Thick paint is always a plus!

• One If By Land

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1". This painting can be seen in June on the new HGTV Series Vintage Flip! I love this moody piece, the rich color of my palette is sophisticated.

• Low Tide

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1". Reminiscent of a favorite pair of faded jeans, this piece has a gently washed look and is slightly feminine compared to my other seascapes. Painted with my beloved Crystal Cove in mind, it is…

• On The Rocks

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2". This piece sold at Simple laguna Beach and will be going to Texas to live!

• Ranuncalus

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8. Colorful and playful, I am enjoying these fun abstracts. This is great for a bathroom, child's room or any where you need a pop of color and expression. These thin wood panels frame nicely, or…

• Spring Tapestry

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 36 x 2". A muted pastel piece that is intricate, making the viewer look again thinking that they had missed something! The tapestry-like quality makes it interesting and unique. The beautiful shades of…

• White Ranunculus

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8. This piece is available directly through the artist. Painted on a wood panel, these panels frame nicely. I painted these recent flower arrangements from life, some from the flower stand and som…

• Spanish Harlem

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8. This piece is available directly through the artist. A Painterly, moody still life of red roses and sunlight. Painted on a wood panel, these panels frame nicely or look great in a small easel o…

• Mason Jar of Flowers

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8. This piece is available directly through the artist. Painted from life, the flowers are from the local flower stand, a reminder of this glorious time of year, and the mason jar was in the garag…

• August 2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 2". In a nod to Pierre Bonnard, this is colorful and depicts a beach view through a window. I love Bonnard's palette, his lose strokes that tell of a beautiful and sensitive nature.

• Red Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x /18

• Yellow Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Thanks Cousin Eric!

• Dining Table

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. I am doing a series of these dining rooms over looking the ocean. They are peaceful and charming, and fun to paint. I will have the 5x7 mounted and matted and in a plastic sleeve for a nice pres…

• Orange Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4

• Wine Country

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 2"

• Summer Time Blues

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 2"

• Regatta 2

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 2"

• Orange County

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 2". A slightly abstract impressionism piece of my beach here in Orange County California. Just sold at Seaside Gallery and Goods, thank you Pali!

• Coastal California

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 2". From a distance, the coast of Southern California.

• Letters Home

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 2". We are experiencing quite a heat wave here and it is causing me to paint in warm colors. Using thick paint an ethnic feel emerges, these women I paint take on a life of their own.

• Hushed 5

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. Number 5 in my landscape abstracts of northern California, they are all 3'x3' and look great hanging together as they are in my studio at the moment. All are painted on gallery-wrapped heav…

• Trestles

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2. This is very loose and colorful, an abstract of a place in south Orange County California where the waves are perfection, the crowds are less than other surf spots, and you feel as though y…

• Luberon France

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1 1/2. Painted from a photo a friend of mine gave me, this is the beautiful Luberon region of France.

• Luberon Region of France

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. This breezy piece was painted from a photo of south of France, given to me by a French friend. These little Provence pieces are fun and colorful with lots of thick paint. Please contact me for…

• Wild Flowers

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8

• California Grapes

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1 1/2

• Lunch At Hotel Laguna

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. This was painted from a photo, we were perched at the hotel restaurant overlooking the beach. While the tent on the beach looks oversized, that is the way it appeared from our table.

• City Limit

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1 1/2

• County Limit

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1 1/2

• Hushed 7

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2

• Hushed 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2". Continuing my study of the landscape, this is a bit more detailed. Painted from photos taken on the highway in central California, on our way to beautiful Carmel Valley. The colors are wha…

• Wishful Thinking

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8

• Wishlist

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8. Thank you Nancy!

• Thinking Of You

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. This is another figure in my women for valentines day. Sold to a dear friend in Texas, thank you Nancy.

• Tour Guide

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. When viewing the world from a moving car window, it is fun to imagine what the lives are like in the villages that are zooming by. Here, I was touring Vietnam and was very taken with the peace…

• Morning Sun

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. A slightly abstract beach scene of the early morning warmth of the sun. I have framed it in a beautiful Higbee 22 karat gold frame which really sets off the painting. For more information emai…

• Post Script

  Oil. This abstract is depicting post cards lying on a table.

• Newport Beach Studio Study #2

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. The different objects in my studio are fun to paint just as they are. Shine a light to see those wonderful shadows and off you go! The shadows have as much too do with the painting as the objec…

• Crystal Cove After The Storm

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. Beautiful Crystal Cove after our recent rain storms. The shoreline was battered for days. Mounted in a natural wood floater frame this piece is available at Casual in Laguna, the sister store…

• Newport Beach Studio Study

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. Various shapes and sizes can create a thing of interest when you find the shadows and connect all in a pleasing way. Still life paintings are a wonderful way to learn and to find your style. I…

• Corona Del Mar Looking West

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. A beautiful view of the peninsula of Newport from China Cove in Corona Del Mar, one of my favorite places in the world. Sold to a dear friend from high school! It's the beauty of Face Book! Th…

• When In France

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. Aa colorful depiction of South of France. This piece hangs in the charming French Container in Costa Mesa. There are gorgeous French antiques and art all for purchase in this great little plac…

• Morning Paddle

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1". A view from the water as a surfer would see on a morning paddle. The coastline has the familiar hills of Newport Coast.

• Into Fall

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1"

• Look Out Point

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1". Looking south from Crystal Cove state beach just north of Laguna Beach, there are numerous places to gaze at the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Here my palette is sophisticated and interesting. I lo…

• Ferry Boat Crossing

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1/2". Available at K Montgomery Home in Newport Beach

• June

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1". This statement piece is contemporary and interesting to get lost in! It has lots of little abstracts within the work that must be seen in life, they are not as noticeable on your computer scre…

• High Tide

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1". The crowds are arriving as it is now officially Summer! When the tide comes up the crowding become more intense,the umbrellas become almost a canopy of shade.

• Summer of '17

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1". This piece is interesting due to the amount of paint and the loose strokes to achieve interest in a path leading to the Pacific. The soft colors indicate the heat of summer has already started…

• Empty Nest 2

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1". Sold at Found On Main, in Utah, so happy to have my art at this wonderful sister store to 503 Main in Newport Beach.

• August

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". With our warm summer weather I tend to paint the way it effects me. Here the bright yellow is happy and warm. I used thick paint and kept it loose and fresh.

• Series of 3 Abstracts

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1". Sold separately these pieces stand on their own or well in a grouping of 3 or 2. They are a landscape of shapes and textures in neutral tones of tans and grays. While each one is slightly diff…

• June 2

  Oil, Canvas, 48 x 48 x 1". Please contact me for more information.

• High Road

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1/2. This piece has rich texture and interest due to a painting under a painting. Melinda Cootsana calls it history, and that's exactly what it is. I just came from her workshop and I am implement…

• Ode To Fall

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/4. The landscape and ocean begin to change their palette with the arrival of Fall.

• Boardwalk Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/2. The abstraction here allows one to reach their own conclusion. The palette is gentle and sophisticated, while the subject is the familiar boardwalk and ocean, there is a slight varying of c…

• Paved Paradise

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 1/2". The parking lot at the Newport pier is at such a beautiful place, it reminds me of a song....... I am working more with shapes here and lots of blues to create interest. It is far more int…

• Fall Back

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 11/2. The title is in reference to the time change, each Fall we fall back, here the feeling is the slight change of seasons. Loving the exploration of shapes while incorporating some obvious piec…

• Dawn Patrol 2

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 11/2”. Framed in a contemporary natural birch floater frame.

• Waiting

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8

• Summer 2017

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x 11/2”. Available at K Montgomery Home.

• Pacific Heights

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1/2. Reducing a city scape in San Francisco to simple shapes is what I’m going for here in my new style of abstracts. I find the simplicity interesting. By stripping away the fluff, you are left w…

• Southbound

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1. The view driving south in PCH as you approach Laguna Beach is spectacular! I just love helping a collector surprise a family member with original art # Sold!

• California Cuisine

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. This was a restaurant in Laguna Beach at the north end of town on PCH. While stopped at a red light I took a picture of it to catch the glorious end of the day light. Since then the restaurant…

• Long Beach

  Oil, 12 x 16 x 1”. Long Beach California has a distinct feeling, while not the typical So Cal vibe, it is diverse and as I’ve done here, has lots of interesting shapes.

• In The Fog

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1/2”

• Pelican Hill

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”. Pelican Hill is the home of the beautiful world class Pelican Hill Golf Course. Here I’ve reduced it to simple shapes with the Pacific Ocean always to the west. In a simple natural wood floate…

• Emerald Bay

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 16 x 1/8. A tiny beach and beautiful community in N Laguna, I used large brushes and loose strokes. It is painted on a wood panel.

• Bay Area

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1/2. The reference photo has a mass of buildings and roof tops in the white foreground. I edited this and just added a few little squares to suggest “life”. This is the beauty of abstraction, dele…

• Back Road At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”. I took a bit of creative license here and added a peek of ocean at the end of the path. Crystal Cove continues to delight me and I love painting it.

• Harbor

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”

• Dana Point Harbor

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5”

• Steps

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1”. A mixed media piece using oils and cold wax.

• Figure At Tower

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5”

• Pacific Palisades

  Oil, 12 x 12 x 3/4”. On a recent road trip I was snapping photos right and left as we drove through the charming beach communities of LA. Here I have reduced the hustle and bustle of beautiful Pacific Palisades to a qui…

• Path At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. I often like to do warm-up studies before diving into a painting. Here the reference photo was on my iPad asking to be painted! Using loose brush strokes and thick over thin paint this came to…

• Beach Community

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 2.5

• Succulents 2

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 24 x 2”. Commission. Sold

• Shore Thing

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. I am having fun doing female figures in various stages of the day. Here the play on words of "Sure Thing", she is a loose figure at the beach. My palette is fresh and the figure is enjoying li…

• Summer Wind

  Oil, 14 x 11 x 1/8. The summer wind is something we can all relate to. A warm, intoxicating breeze that makes you lift your face to feel the full effect. My palette is like a summer day, warm and soft.

• la la

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1 1/2

• West Coast

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1 1/2". Loose and lots of paint, this piece is painted on a gallery wrapped box canvas. I have treated the sides, they are a charcoal color so there is not a need to frame. It looks contemporary w…

• Tour Guide 2

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1 "

• Beaches

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x 1". Imagine lying face down, snoozing on the beach, a sea gull wakes you. You lift your head to have a look at the water, here you are at the beach, very happy. Sold from my studio, thank you Bett…

• Beaches #2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x 1". A bright colorful palette here and a lone umbrella on the shore line, this piece is peaceful and makes you want to be there. For the month of July my painting are hanging at Alta Cafe in Newpo…

• Pacific Ocean

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1". This painting takes the viewer to the shoreline and let's you feel the pulse of the ocean. It captures the essence of the Pacific with the movement and palette.

• Abstract landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1". Painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas with the sides treated, this abstract depicts a drive to Santa Barbara from LA. My palette is soft primaries and the piece has a southern California vibe, w…

• Day At The Beach

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". Painted on a heavy box canvas and gallery-wrapped, this colorful piece is painterly and lively. This is my favorite way to paint, using wide arm motions, a large brush and plenty of really hig…

• California Gold, Coast Highway

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/8. Driving in California is a necessity and when you are fortunate enough to live close to the ocean, this is a familiar scene. Depending on the time of year, the Pacific changes color dramatical…

• California Gold, Coastal Study

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/8. This fun little study has lots of thick paint. I am always striving to paint more abstract and to use more paint. It's not as easy as it sounds. I am a firm believer in that the color is what a…

• California Gold, Santa Monica

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1". Painted from a photo taken on a recent trip, I love the vibe in this coastal town.

• Bridge

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1"

• Path At Crystal Cove

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 16 x 1/8. Framed in a natural wood floater really enhances this piece. Available at Casual in Laguna Beach, the sister store to Simple Laguna.

• Color of Fall 2

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1/2". All the things brought to mind with Fall are worm and cozy. This piece works well in a kitchen, traditional or modern. Available at The French Container in Costa Mesa.

• Path At Crystal Cove 2

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8

• Pomegranate Season

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8

• Bloom 2

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 16 x 2". Painted on a beautiful wood box with the sides treated black. Purchased by a friend to be given to another friend, this piece will reside in France, I can't think of a better destination for th…

• December

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 1". I used this painting for our Christmas card this year, the cheery nature just seemed appropriate this holiday season, the sentiment was simply "Cheers"!

• Magnolia

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". Rustic, abstract and charming are the words that others have used to describe this piece. The size commands attention, and it takes you away with all the little surprises.

• Still Life with Roses

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8

• Coastal Crops 2

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1/2". This piece is far more vibrant and appealing in person, I am not as skilled at the camera! I love mixing all the greens and putting them next to lavenders and pinks. Painted from a photo of…

• New Year California Landscape

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". The red sky caused me to push it more than I normally do and I am really liking the loose unstructured nature of this landscape in Paso Robles, California. When using lots of paint and large b…

• California Landscape Hushed Canyon

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1". Painting the dramatic canyons and landscapes of California are one of my favorite subjects. Since we've had so much rainfall, the colors are gorgeous. The organic quality of this piece is one…

• Lakeside

  Oil. This piece was selected for the Randy Higbee 6x6 juried show in Costa Mesa, Calif. on 4/16/2011. I am very proud to be selected to be in the exhibition. The painting was inspired by a photo I saw of the Chicago sho…

• Bay Scene

  Oil, Panel, 14 x 11 x 1/8. Using brush work and a palette knife or two, this piece came together from a reference photo taken in the marina of San Francisco. The stunning boats and the flags made for a very busy scene.…

• Waiting Game

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/8

• Dock of the Bay

  Oil. Catalina Island, a magical and mystical place just across the ocean is the source of this piece. It is just 27 miles away and it's presence is always comforting to the locals. The colorful and lively atmosphere mak…

• Celebrate

  Oil. This peice was inspired by a scene at Dana Point. There was a regatta and celebration going on. We were dining on the hill over-looking the harbor. I snapped a photo on our way back home and had a great session in…

• Boats at Dawn

  Oil. This peice is my son's favorite. It was challenging to paint but I am very happy with the end result. Boats are a perfect subject for the palette knife artist. I found a picture in a travel magazine and decided to…

• Long Beach

  Oil, 12 x 12 x 1/4". Long Beach is an older harbor just up the highway from where I live. It is industrious and charming all at the same time. It is a wonderful place to stroll and have a bite to eat, many restaurants a…

• Farmer's palette

  Oil. The radishes were a purchase from the Corona Del Mar Farmer's market held each Saturday morning. The smell of the sea air, the colors of the produce and the relaxed vibe is heavenly. I thought these were particular…

• Cherries Study

  Oil, 6 x 6 x 1/8. This was a challenge piece where you are timed for 10 minutes per square. If you will notice the cherries are different as the squares progress. It allows the artist to not become too attached to any o…

• early morning

  Oil, 18 x 24

• St. Regis

  Oil, 8 x 10

• Italian Beauty

  Oil, 16 x 20

• Woman at the Sea

  Oil

• Red Berries

  Oil. This colorful piece is hanging in Vin Goat, a speciality cheese shop in the little town of Corona Del Mar, Ca. I have several similar paintings there to comlpiment the European atmosphere along with the local vibe.…

• Randy's flowers

  Oil. While painting at an Open Studio at the Randy Higbee gallery one night this was a set-up. The dramatic back drop allowed me to paint the sunflowers with a pop. as if they are jumping off the canvas. The Open Studio…

• confidence

  Oil, Panel

• Crystal Cove

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. This charming house is in the historical district of Crystal Cove. It sits at the end of the beach where the setting is charming,very early California. My hope is to capture the rustic beauty of the p…

• Last Catch

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 8 x Framed. This painting was inspired by a friend of my daughter's who likes to fly-fish. The end of the day is a magical time to find yourself alone with the water and I thought it a lovely thing to p…

• Barbados

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8. This is painted from memory of a little restaurant in Barbados. It closed for the afternoon and completly transformed itself from a little shack on the beach to a restaurant of fine dining with whit…

• First Catch

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. This painting was inspired after the response to my Last Catch. I just had to paint a First Catch! The sunlight is always so inviting on the water and the body language of the guys suggests they may n…

• Liberty

  Oil, Panel. I am inspired and deeply moved by the recent courage and valor of our military which led to the death of Osama Bin Laden. It is a proud time for our country. This palette knife work is to honor our troops.

• Pasadena

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10. This was an old house in Pasadena that caught my eye. The colors being faded and worn looked forgotten but loved as well. I decided it was the palette that would translate into an old California loo…

• Van Gogh Afternoon

  Panel, 8 x 10. To honor of the genius of Van Gogh, I thought it would make for an enjoyable afternoon in my studio to paint in his style. Van Gogh's genius is in his color choice, his ability to paint the light and capt…

• Local Color 001

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20. This is an East Coast scene. It started out as another painting and I painted over it. The scene really just evolved. I did not have a reference but just let the under color and texture guide me. I…

• Spring at Farmer's Market

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. This pretty arrangemnent was a recent purchase at my local Farmer's Market. I love the quiet palette and the simplicity. It was a quick study as I didn't want to over-work it. It will be hanging at Vi…

• Margarita Time

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4". With the weather turning warmer in Southern California, thoughts of Margaritas and lounging out on the patio come to mind. These beautiful limes were purchased at our local Farmer's Market. I h…

• Pair of Pears

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4". Pears are the perfect accompaniment to cheeses so this little gem hangs in Van Goat our local European Cheese shop in the city of Corona Del Mar. The pears are from our local Farmer's market an…

• Reflections on Pears

  Acrylic, Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/4". This is one of my favorite still lifes. It is simple and sumptuous. It was painted with a brush using acrylic paints.The box canvas stands on it's own or hangs beautifully, no frame is…

• Coastal Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 5 x 7 x 1/4". Bright, colorful another Matisse inspired painting that is great to prop in a home, on a desk or anywhere. It brings a spot of color to a bedroom and can tie together colors and send a message…

• Beachcomber Restaurant

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4". This is a local restaurant of Newport Coast which is right on the sand. To sit at night and watch the dolphins is a treat even for the locals! And to have breakfast in the early morning hours i…

• Beachcomber Restaurant #2

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 24 x 1/4". Beachcomber Restaurant No.2 is maybe my favorite of all my works. It has a rich look and a bit of mystery as well. The viewer is drawn in by the people all busy in a casual but sophisticated…

• Santa Cruz Island

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9 x 1/4". According to legend, Santa Cruz Island was named after a priest's staff which was lost on the island. A Chumash indian found the religious stave and returned it to the priest. So impressed was…

• Beachcomber Restaurant #3

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". This is another angle of the Beachcomber Restaurant in Crystal Cove. It is unframed and looks great on a tiny black stand.

• Balboa Bay Scene

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". This charming scene is from a photo I took while kayaking. The sailboats are out in full force, it must be summer in Newport Beach! It has been accepted into the Randy Higbee 6x6 Juried show st…

• Catalina Island

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". Just off the coast of Southern California lies a very charming island. It is a playground for boating enthusiasts as well as tourists. A perfect get- a- way for a day or a weekend. This palette…

• In The Garden

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". This piece was accepted into the Higbee 6x6 juried exhibition for the month of December! I am very excited to be in the show again, it will go on through th month of December. Three more of my…

• Laguna Beach

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". This charmer is on display at Just Basics on Balboa Island. It is framed beautifully and ready to adorn the walls of a beachy home.

• Crystal Cove Morning

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 1/8". Cyrstal Cove in the morning is a special place to be. With the waves crashing, the gulls "gulling" and the smells of the ocean coupled with the amazing aromas coming from the Beachcomber Rest…

• Montecito

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 1/8". Beautiful Montecito is always a joy to paint. The colors and the local charm are wonderful to capture! It hangs in Vin Goat in a beautiful frame from Randy Higbee Gallery.

• Sunset Cruise

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". Out for a sunset cruise in Newport Beach bay gave me some beautiful photos. The golden light mixed with the dark blues of the bay were just amazing. This is the first of many I will do to captu…

• Harbor Cruise

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8". This is another abstract piece from our sunset cruise in Newport bay.

• French Polynesia

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Framed, original palette knife work, oil on artisan panel.

• Last Light

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 12 x 1/4. The term "last light" to an artist refers to the last bit of light you apply to indicate the direction of the sun. I titled this Last Light because the light in the bay was exactly that. The a…

• Afternoon at Crystal Cove

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4". To capture the setting sun at Historic Crystal Cove Beach is a wonderful exercise for an artist. One can feel the warmth on the houses and sense the Old California charm which is so palpable…

• Sun on Lavender

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4"

• White Rose Estate Winery

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4". This is the first of a series I will be doing for the winery tasting room in Oregon. I was given many beautiful photos by the owner and am very excited to capture the essence of the Oregon Wine…

• Heading Home

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4"

• White Rose Estate Winery #2

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4". This is second in a series of the winery in Oregon where my art is sold. I made the palette slightly more Fall-like. It is painted entirely with a palette knife.

• White Rose Estate Views

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4". This restful vineyard scene will make it's way to the winery in Oregon soon. I had fun pushing around the paint to create a dreamy arrival to the property.

• Fall

  Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 2". This little piece is a chunky one due to the very boxy canvas it is painted on. It looks great sitting on a shelf with no frame or easel. The Fall colors are inviting and it was a good study in…

• Afternoon at Crystal Cove

  Oil, 16 x 20. During our semi- annual art show at Cannery Paints I sold this piece today! I was very happy that a buyer was so obviously taken with Crystal Cove and my work. It is always wonderful to know that a favorit…

• Reflections on Crystal cove

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/4". This is a similar work to the Crystal Cove Afternoon which recently sold at our annual Cannery Paints show. It is slightly closer and more colorful. It remains my favorite subject to paint an…

• Laguna Beach

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/4". While walking through Laguna Beach recently I took several wonderful shots as the sun was beginning to set. The Hotel Laguna is always a beauty standing proudly in the distance. The Fall is t…

• Red White and Blue

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 10 x 1/4". This colorful piece hangs in Vin Goat in Corona Del Mar. It is painted from a Seattle photograph. It is dynamic and a bit patriotic! I used strong colors and loose knife work.

• First Blush

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4"

• Palms Up

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/4"

• Peaceful Easy Feeling

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4". While painting in a friend's studio on Lido Isle I completed this one. The feeling I had in her studio was so peaceful that I had to title this one" Peaceful Easy Feeling". Thanks Karen for a w…

• Liberty 2

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4"

• Harbor Lights

  Oil, Panel, 10 x 10 x 1/4"

• Merry Christmas

  Oil, Panel, 7 x 5 x 1/4". This piece just sold at Vin Goat during the Corona Del Mar Walk. I know it will be in a good home and will come out each year at this time. That is comforting to me!

• Mother and Child

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8. I will occasionally pick up a brush and do a loose painting. This one is very abstract and the strokes were minimal. It's a little like visiting an old friend when I use the brush, all the qualities…

• Blue on blue

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/2". This piece sold at Vin Goat recently. I am very happy that the collector visited the painting several times( I was told) before purchasing. When you hang art in your home it is very personal an…

• Jetty

  Oil, Panel, 4 x 4 x 1/8". This is the first in a series of Little Gems. Each is 4x4 and I will post a new piece each day until Christmas. They are perfect for someone who has eveything or a stocking stuffer! It looks qu…

• Fences

  Oil, Panel, 4 x 4 x 1/8". Second in my Little Gem Collection of 4x4 original palette knife works for the holidays. This will make a great hostess gift!

• Crystal Cove for John

  Oil, Panel, 24 x 36 x 1/8". This commission piece was a joy to paint and took every ounce of energy for several days straight as the palette knife requires one to paint wet on wet. I am happy with the completed project.…

• Abstract Harbor Scene

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 11 x 1/8. This scene is one of my favorites, dusk or dawn, your choice. The boats are waiting. The moody colors suggest it is either early or late. The very loose nature of the boats sends the message th…

• Honduras

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12 x 1/8. I painted this from a photograph a friend gave me after she visited the Honduras. I was really taken with the different colors of green. I painted exactly what the photo read along with the cat…

• Crystal Cove Beachcomber Restaurant

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. The Beachcomber Restaurant in Historic Crystal Cove, Ca. is a real charmer and a wonderful spot to spend the afternoon watching the dolphins frollic in the surf. They raise the martini flag at…

• A Single Lemon

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. My newest collection is fun and loose. I am having such fun painting from life and letting go. The colors are more muted than the palette knife works and the abstract nature leads me to stop sli…

• Storm

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. When our Pacific Ocean is stormy the colors that are churned up are muted, muddy and to an artist a wonderful challenge. At the shore the sand is mixing with the waves. The horizon is indistingu…

• Spring

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. This was painted from a set up in real life during Dana Cooper's class. The flowers were back-lit in front of a window which causes a more blury painting. I think it is rather dreamy and romanti…

• Sunset at Balboa

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. The setting sun behind Newport Beach showcases Balboa Island the the Pavilion in the distance. Using a palette knife I painted a from a photo I took at sunset. The vibrant colors were just exact…

• Time

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/8. This store front piece is very loose and abstract. The colors are rich and inviting. The older archetecture is timeless and the clock is indicating an early summer evening.

• Abstract of Balboa Island

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. More loose and less color, this scene always charms me. It is such a happy place. This piece is framed and available at Just Basics on Balboa Island.

• Abstract Tidal Pools

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1 1/2. Once this is dry it will go to Vin Goat, our local cheese and speciality shop. This was a fun abstract piece that I let myself just go with. The colors were my guide to making the inviting…

• Crystal Cove Abstract

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. HIstoric Crystal Cove is always a treat to paint. Abstract and colorful this piece looks great in a floater frame.

• lavender Fields Forever

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 24 x 1/8. Using thick paint and bright colors, this piece is one of my favorites. I have left it unframed so a buyer can decide the type of frame given the home it will reside in. I personally think a g…

• Crystal Cove Day

  Oil, Paper, 8 x 8 x 1/8. Painted from one of the hundreds of photos I've taken of Crystal Cove beach, this one is more concentrated on the blue structure which is readily identifiable to this pristine beach. I used a la…

• Sabots at Newport Beach

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x 1/8. Abstract, colorful and loose the sabots are out in the sunshine. This is a larger piece than my other sabot paintings and it took me quite a while to complete. I didn't want to over paint it b…

• Laundry in Paris

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 5 x 1/8. Painted from a photo I took in Paris, this little piece is alive and like a little snapshot of the daily life in a cosmopolitan city. I used a relatively limited palette to not make it too busy.…

• White House

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Bringing back a sense of long ago, Crystal Cove state beach does just that, takes you back. The rustic nature of the spot allows me to be rustic in my painting and give the piece a vintage look.…

• Laundry in Paris 2

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 5 x 1/8. This comes with a small black easel and is nice for a desk top to remind one of getting a trip on the calendar to visit the city of light. It is abstract and moody. Very French!

• Succulents

  Oil, Panel, 16 x 20 x 1/2. Succulents is a commission piece. Mixing many different shades of green I was able to capture the succulents catching rays in the trees. It reminds me of Lake Arrowhead. I painted from a photo…

• Freedom

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1 1/2. Big, bold, bright and colorful, this piece captures the energy off the coast of Orange County California. I used a brush and palette knife to keep the looseness that I am so loving. It is p…

• Dhalias

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x 1/4". Painting from life this study came to be very quickly as I wanted to lay down the paint and then step away. The delicate petals of this magnificent flower are almost transparent. You will lose…

• Driveway

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Back to my comfort of Lavender fields, this little piece was painted from a couple of photos I had taken in Southern France. The cozy farms nestled against the blue of the hills is pure French c…

• Poppies in Lavender

  Oil, Panel, 4 x 4 x 1/8. This little piece is perfect on a small black easel which is included.

• On The Edge

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1 1/2. This piece is dramatic in that the boat really dominates the stretched box canvas. It is a study on a large scale. I have not tried this style before and was tentative to complete it. I sta…

• Sabots at Balboa

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Balboa Island in Southern California is a place where sabots are out in the sunshine on any given day in the summer time. They are a wonderful subject, people visiting the island enjoy taking ho…

• The Wedge

  Oil, Panel, 4 x 4 x 1/8. At the end of the peninsula in Newport Beach, California there is a body surfer's delight. The waves come in a "v "shape and the place is The Wedge. On red flag days when the surf is really up,…

• French Countryside

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/2". This panel has dimension and there is no need to frame unless you prefer. The Tour De France is on today and I thought it appropriate to paint the countryside, also, I leave for a trip to Paris…

• Home From France

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 6 x 1/8. I painted this before leaving for Paris and just did some tweaking and now I'm ready to start painting again in ernest. Jet lag is a funny thing, I thought it may help me to be more creative but…

• Red Umbrella

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. In a floater frame this colorful painting really pops. It will hang at Basics once it is dry. I used a brush instead of palette knife and like the looseness of the piece. It is a fine line that…

• Water Women

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. This is the beginning of a series of women in the ocean swimming and splashing. The colors and subjects pop and are good study of the Orange County summer at the beach. Sold to a woman in South…

• Women in Waves

  Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Fun and colorful, these studies pop in a floater frame. Keeping the strokes to a minium and the palette limited the subjects pop.

• Sabots on the Bay

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Very abstract, this Balboa Island piece is similar to the previous ones that I have framed at Just Basics on Balboa Island. They seem to be a pleaser for those who want to take home a little bit…

• Original Crystal Cove

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. At the historic Crystal Cove beach there are houses that are yet to be renovated. The charm of these old places is a real draw at this beautiful spot. The setting sun reflects off the windows an…

• Original Crystal Cove 2

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. I am enjoying capturing the essence of these charming old cottages that grace the hill and beach at Crystal Cove. Shadows created by the afternoon sun make them all the more interesting. I am us…

• Original Abstract Crystal Cove Cottage

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 12 x 1/8. After several smaller studies of the old cottages I decided to play with a larger panel. Pushing the thick paint around is a great way to relax and be in the moment. With a larger surface area…

• Sunset at Balboa 2

  Oil, Panel, 18 x 36 x 1/8. Given the size and palette of this painting, my thought is for it to adorn a fireplace mantle or on a wall behind a sofa. It is horizontal, quite long and pulls you in from one end to the othe…

• Original Crystal Cove 3

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. This is another Crystal Cove cottage that I just finished as the first one sold yesterday and I am hoping to enter this in a juried show. Since I wrote this I've painted numerous scenes of this…

• Original Abstract Crystal Cove 6

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Anything more would be redundant, I just love painting Crystal Cove!

• Endless Summer

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. The palette knife makes these more loose and abstract than the brush umbrellas. They are a fun way to move the paint around and use color. I think they are charming for a child's room or a bathr…

• Endless Summer 2

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Again the palette knife is at work here to create a loose and blowing- in- the- wind effect. The fun of painting these colorful pieces far outweighs the fact that summer is on her way out. When…

• Original Crystal Cove Cottage 5

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Another end -of- the- day study of the play of light on the little cottage at Crystal cove. This one has the old house on the hill and more vegetation. These little pieces are so relaxing to pai…

• Lady in Red

  Oil, Panel, 5 x 5 x 1/8. A study of a lone figure is always interesting. The viewer asks is she lonely, waiting, expecting? The light cast on the side of her body indicates the sun is at a lower angle in the sky. She is…

• Balboa Red 2

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 24 x 2'. A square, contemporary piece of a quiet sabbot on the water. I used a palette knife and a brush to achieve the dramatic yet soft effects.

• New Year

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1 1/2. Painted from a photograph at Newport.

• Pier at Newport

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 20 x 1 1/2. Using a limited palette and limited brush work to capture the mood at the late afternoon scene at the pier in Newport Beach helps to keep this piece fresh.

• Beach Study 3

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 1 1/2. In my beach series of dark days, this is smaller and makes a different statement. Again using a limited muddied palette, these coastal scenes are always a joy to paint. For the ocean I use…

• Beach Study 4

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 10 x 11/2". On a box canvas there is a contemporary feel and never a need to frame. Using a limited palette, brush and palette knife this one is a smaller version of Pier at Newport. The pier is such a…

• Parisian Park

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. This is a commission piece to go compliment the other 6x6 works of mine that sold at the Higbee 6x6 show in December. Many of the works are still up at the gallery and for sale. It is amazing th…

• Crops

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8

• Summer Home

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 x 1/8. Given the cheerful nature of this painting I call it Summer Home. The bright colors and loose strokes make it feel welcoming. Painted from a photo I took in France and a bit of my imagination, I…

• Coral Sea

  Oil, 6 x 6. The symmetry and complimentary colors of this piece were what inspired me to paint from a vantage point just off the highway on my way to run errands. I stopped and took a photo of this amazing scene.Then ca…

• Roses for Jane

  Oil. This peice is sold, my good friend Jane purchased it for a gift for a friend. Paintings make such great gifts, they are unexpected. The purchase ties the artist with the person forever!