Grace Diehl

Laguna's Majestic Outlook, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2024

The task was to simplify the busy scene in Laguna. As I painted, squinting to focus, I finally captured what I sought. This vista is recognizable to anyone who has visited the region...

Laguna, CA at sunset captures the tranquil beauty of a sun-kissed evening. As the sun gracefully descends, it bathes the landscape in a warm, golden embrace, casting a mesmerizing ar...

Immersed in the atmosphere of a cloudy afternoon of Corona Del Mar's sunlit glints, I was captivated by the vibrant scene. in my plein air painting, I wanted to transport viewers to ...

This is a studio painting I've done from my painting from Crystal Cove. It's one of Southern California's grand shores located in Newport. This is a view from the north end. I love t...

An oil painting of cliffs at Heisler Park, in Laguna Beach, California. Painted from direct observation, on site. Tall skinny palm trees reach upward thro...

This artwork titled "The Coast Near San Diego" 1949, is an oil painting on board by noted California artist Jean Martin (Eugenia Victoria Weir Martin) 1906-1986. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork (board) size is 16 x 20 inches, framed size is 24.35 x 28.35 inches. Framed in original wooden brown frame, with fabric liner. it is in excellent condition. About the artist: Eugenia "Jean" Victoria Weir Martin 1906-1986 San Diego, California Landscapes, Seascapes artist Eugenia Victoria Weir Martin was a painter and art instructor in Southern California. She was born in Tennessee on March 7, 1906. "Jean", as she was called, was brought to La Jolla, California as a small child by her parents, and remained in that area the rest of her life. Her Father was a businessman in the early stages of the development of La Jolla. He operated a General Store in the early village. They resided in "Windemere", which is now the home of the La Jolla Historical Society. At the age of 10 she studied art with a Mrs. Fletcher, an artist in residence at the 1916 California Exposition in Balboa Park. She also studied at the San Diego Academy of Fine Arts. Early in her career she also studied with Maurice Braun, Alfred Mitchell, Edward Langley...

"Aliso Beach Cliffs" is an atmospheric oil painted from a study done on location in Laguna Beach by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air style painting exhibits the s...