The heavy rains of 2023 were joyously celebrated among the foothills of Mt. Diablo in California. Brilliant greens, orange poppies, singing birds, happy painters! ...
The grace of trees
Along the banks of Lafayette Reservoir, these beautiful trees grow in harmony with one another that eases the soul. Painted on site in Lafayette, California....
The big picture: Serenity at Glen Cove
Painted on site at Glen Cove, Vallejo, CA
Oil on canvas board on a beautiful breezy day. Currently submitted for consideration for a gallery show at Arts Benicia...
Resonance
Water calms, excites, and nourishes us. This local reservoir in Lafayette, California provides all that with its surrounding trails that afford us with many vantage points to take in its beauty....
Blake Gardens view
Painted on site at Blake Gardens in Kensington, CA....
Dillon Point Morning
Dillon Point at Benicia State Recreation Area is a favorite spot to paint, fish, and enjoy multiple views of the San Francisco Bay. ...
DiabloSnow
Winter of 2023 brought a glorious snow to the Diablo foothills and mountain in California to an area that is normally just only dusted. A sight to behold-white blue hued snow just above a lush green tree line....
Moller Ranch Staging Area View
From this vantage point looking southeast, this view is spectacular in this friendly town of Pleasanton, aptly named....
Windy Day
The foothills and western face of Mt Diablo in Contra Costa County...