Orange County - Art

Balboa Island is a community in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. To me, it's a true gem of the region, a cherished spot...

I really enjoy going to Balboa Island and all it has to offer. There is an abundant ideas of designs to paint. Everything from boats to houses, flowers, people, etc. I take trips the...

Painted this outdoors right outside my apartment building. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready...

Outside my apartment are red geraniums mixed in with palms. They really look nice when the sun shines on them. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certi...

This was taken in Laguna, CA, down in Southern California. The light is coming from behind me, casting shadows from a nearby tree behind the scene. What caught my eye was that little...

This scene is from the Huntington Beach area, not far from the beach. It was a nice, sunny day. I've painted on a 8x10" linen canvas panel. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece...

Painted downtown Laguna, Southern California. The gallery? “The Grace Galleries.â€

The poppies are in bloom in Southern California. Fields and fields of yellow/orange carpet of blooms fill the landscape. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an offi...

One of my favorite things to do is hiking through the southern California mountain ranges. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...

I incorporated the idea for this painting from the Huntington Beach area. Wild flowers grow on top of the mounds of sand which I thought would make for an interesting composition. :...

I was interested in capturing the light on the buildings as I walked along the coastline in Laguna, CA. It was a chilly day along the shore despite that the sun was out. A few people...

At Crystal Cove in Newport, CA, people are hanging out and enjoying their food by the beach. Just behind them are the old historic cottages the area’s known for. The sky’s mostly...

This painting was done en plein air—working outdoors directly from life. I was drawn to the way the light and shadow played across the structure. It's one of the many small cottage...

These wild flowers caught my attention as I strolled by on the Laguna pathway next to the ocean. I wanted to capture the contrast of the flowers against the water. :: Painting :: Im...

This is the third cottage in a series I've painted of Crystal Cove Cottages. What attracted me to paint this one was the grand old gnarly tree that really makes a statement. :: Paint...

Spring has brought nature to life with vibrant colors after recent rains. As I walk the hiking trails near my home, I find countless moments that feel like ready-made paintings. Alth...

This is one of the beach cottages from Crystal Cove that I've portrayed. I chose this one because of the white picket fence leading to the house. Each cottage is unique and has it's ...

These little girls were playing on the beach. Even though it was a cloudy day on Crystal Cove beach, the children wore their pink, matching hats as they busied themselves in the sand...

"Mediterranean Memories" captures a seaside pool with glowing water reflections and is a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting exhibits a...

"Morning By The Bay" features a colorful street scene leading to the sparkling Caribbean sea, and is a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful hand pull...

This is a representation of a lake close to where I live, Woodbridge Park in Irvine, CA. My intent was to capture the light and shadows as the sun was lowering. By the end of my sess...

En plein air painting from Crystal Cove, Newport, CA. I've done a series of cottages. This is the 4th in the series. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official...

I love stopping by this spot in Dana Point, where the seals put on a noisy show, honking like they own the place. The smell? Let’s just say it’s not for the faint of nose. But wa...

Along Laguna's sidewalk, I saw some Ice plant flowers that I wanted to capture in a still life painting. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificat...

I wanted to show a little glimpse of ocean life. I captured some sandpipers as they are running in before the water gobbles them up. In the distance I could see a boat making way. :...

This is a painting I’ve been working on of Weir Canyon, a place I hike occasionally. It’s full of inspiring scenes to paint, but I was especially drawn to this spot because of th...

I thought I'd paint these, Kalanchoe plants that I just bought at the garden nursery before I kill them. Although, they are suppose to be hardy. Their bright saturated color attracte...

Lemon Heights is a residential neighborhood nestled in the foothills of Orange County, Southern California. During a bike ride through the North Tustin Foothills, I came across this ...

This piece is a new addition to my Crystal Cove Cottages series. What drew me to paint it was the dramatic light stretching across the dirt road. Crystal Cove has a charming, histori...

This is a small plein air piece I have done on location. It's partially shadowed and with all the trees around I found some dappled light. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece ...

I've portrayed in this painting people in line waiting to be served at the Beachcomber's Restaurant which is well known at Crystal Cove in Newport, CA. :: Painting :: Impressionist ...

Dana Point is one of my favorite places to visit because it offers such a rich variety of scenes to paint. While I’ve created works from many spots around here, this is the first t...

As dusk settled in and I made my way back to the car, a striking view unfolded before me—the buildings glowing with colorful lights against a beautifully tinted sky. I wanted to ca...

This is a painting from Laguna beach in southern California. The sun was setting while these kids were playing volleyball. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an o...

I've depicted a still life with a newly purchased plant with butterflies flying around it. When I saw this plant, I thought it was artificial because of it's shiny quality. I liked t...

In this still life, I arranged colorful magnolias with a bluebird and used a focused spotlight to deepen shadows and intensify the composition’s drama. :: Painting :: Realism :: Th...

Lately, I’ve been painting outdoors on the south end of Laguna. It’s a quieter, more secluded spot with breathtaking views—some of the best, in my opinion. The sun was just ...

This spot in Laguna Beach is a bit off the beaten path—a hidden gem I was glad to discover. I truly enjoyed painting here, surrounded by the calming rhythm of the ocean waves. :: P...

This was a cloudy, misty morning in Aliso beach where I've painted before. Always good to get out no matter what the weather brings. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes ...

At Crystal Cove, two empty chairs sat quietly in the sand, facing the sea. Perhaps their occupants had wandered off for a peaceful walk or a swim, leaving only stillness in their pla...

From high atop a cliff, this aerial perspective captures the vast Pacific Ocean and the coastal beauty of Laguna below. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an offic...

This is my second painting from Agate Street, a place I love returning to. It has quickly become one of my favorite spots to paint. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with a...

This is my first painting from this spot, now one of my favorite places to work. It’s quieter and more serene than the main beaches. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes wit...

Lately, I’ve been painting en plein air on the southern end of Laguna Beach. The area is peaceful and beautiful, offering endless subjects to paint. I keep returning, and each time...

Bird Rock Beach is one of the many beaches in Laguna, CA. It's a landing spot for birds just off the shoreline known for its stunning coastal views and vibrant marine life. I love pa...

This spot lies on the southern end of Laguna’s Main Beach. The morning light streamed in from the upper right, while nearby buildings cast long shadows where I was set up to paint....

This is one of the Southern California beaches I’ve been painting recently. That morning, the sky was still overcast—a familiar sight along the coast. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: ...

This is another painting from Bird Rock Beach. I wanted to show the light coming up from the left upper corner. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certifica...

This has become one of my favorite places to paint. It's shaded if I get there early enough, has multiple views to choose and quiet. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with...

This piece reflects the calm atmosphere of Dana Point Harbor, with a boat gently tied along the dock. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of auth...

This plein air painting was created in Laguna Beach, CA. I’ve painted this spot a few times, each from a different perspective. This piece is on an 8x10 linen panel in oils and is ...

A snowy oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air painting "Red Tool Shed" exhibits the subtle touch and beaut...

This plein air painting was created at Laguna Beach, where the waves have been larger than usual this year. I aimed to capture the force of the surf as it crashed against the shoreli...

This was done on location in Laguna. I've painted in this spot before and never tire of it. The waves were very strong. This year has especially been strong surges. :: Painting :: Fi...

I painted two seagulls perched on the hull of a boat, their watchful eyes scanning the distance—likely in search of their next meal. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes wit...

This piece was painted en plein air at Balboa Island in Newport, CA. It was a hot day, and without a place to anchor my umbrella, the session ended up being shorter than usual. Still...

This piece was painted en plein air at Bird Rock Beach, one of the many picturesque locations along the Laguna Beach coastline. Despite a few of the challenges that come with paintin...

This is a painting I did en plein air at Corona Del Mar, CA. Really a gorgeous area and lots to choose to paint. The lighting beckoned me to paint this view of a house on the side of...

I bought this vase because I loved its shape. I placed a flower in it and added a few butterflies to complete the scene. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an off...

I painted this en plein air at San Clemente. It was a beautiful day in southern California. My purpose of this painting was for the viewer to get a glimpse of the iconic lifeguard he...