Orange County - More Art

I painted this outside on location. Even though it was early morning, the sun was high, not great for shadows. So, my goal was to suggest depth. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This ...

This was from a photo I'd taken during the super bloom. The fields were vibrant with beautifully colored wild flowers. I really liked the bright and striking hues of these wild daisi...

This painting was done exclusively plein air at Heisler Park in Laguna, CA over a couple of sessions. They were picture perfect beautiful, blue sky days. I enjoy painting in this loc...

Painted on location at Corona Del Mar in Southern California, I found a peaceful spot tucked away from the heat of the sun. The only sound was the rhythmic lapping of the waves, crea...

As twilight approaches, the universe seems bathed in a golden-orange glow as I gaze over the landscape. ~~~~~~~~ Art is an escape from reality. Henri Matisse :: Painting :: Impress...

Crystal Cove is displayed in this painting at sunset. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...

I was riding through Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness park in Laguna Niguel bike path when I saw this scene. I liked the poles dipping back into the background. :: Painting :: Impres...

A countryside view of the clouds rolling through the landscape above the hills. This inspiration came to me as I hiked along. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an...

My geraniums are blooming again. I couldn't resist painting them. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :...

This was done from the Huntington Beach area, off the beaten path. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ...

This is a view past the Dana Point Golf course looking out to the ocean. The trees are magnificent with their reaching branches. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with...

I painted this from life in my studio. All three blossoms are bloomed provided me the opportunity to do a floral still life. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an ...

This is a view from Huntington Beach looking out toward the sea. Two surfers are on their way to catch some waves. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official c...

To add a narrative element to this scene, I incorporated a rider and a house. The painting is based on a photograph I took during one of my hiking trips in Southern California. :...

Another painting from one of my favorite hiking places. I'm always interested in showing the light and perspective. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official ...

I created a painting from Balboa Island. My attraction to this scene were the colorful door and boat. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of auth...

I was representing the historical cowboy, it is important because it represents many qualities with which Americans identify, including bravery, honor, chivalry, and individualism. ...

My geranium plant is starting to bloom again. I really like painting this on my porch from life. ~~~~~~~~~~~ “Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearabl...

Coastal homes are nestled together along the boarder of the cliff above the ocean seas in Laguna, CA. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...

As twilight approached, the setting sun bathed everything in a radiant glow, a scene I aimed to capture in my representational painting. ~~~~~~~~~~~ In the mind of every artist t...

This painting portrays the simpler life with a farmhouse on the hills. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the art...

During one of my outdoor adventures, I observed the clouds slowly drifting away as the sun intermittently peeked through, casting shifting shadows. I felt I wanted to capture that mo...

I came across some bright red berries found in these native shrubs of Southern California called Christmas Holly Shrubs or "Toyon" shrubs that inspired me to paint them. ~~~~~~~~~ ...

Hiking across natures wonders brought inspiration for a painting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream. Bernard Williams :: Painting :: Impressi...

Beneath blue skies fading to grey, these towering trees rise above the landscape. I can only hope that tomorrow brings sunshine once more, carrying the promise of dreams fulfilled. A...

Walking down Laguna's coastal pathway, I saw a bunch of birds in a nearby tree and on the benches. I composed this piece from it. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes wit...

Toward the end of the day, these two boys were stoked for a ride on the wave. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...

What interested me in this landscape are the Columnar trees growing along the hiking path. The sun streaming across created some interesting shadows. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: ...

This was inspired from a trip to the Palm Springs, CA area on my way to Indian Wells tennis tournament. The scenery was astonishing. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes ...

This piece was painted on location, en plein air. The sun was just around the corner, casting most of the cliff in shadow. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an officia...

This is from the Dana Point coastline in southern California. It's a very nice walking beach. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authent...

At the Ritz hotel, I saw a setup I thought might make for a painting and asked the bartender if he would mind. Graciously accepted and I shot some photos. I decided to make this very...

This was from my trip to Balboa Island, where I occasionally go to plein air. It's a great place to hang out and chill. Plenty of shops and eateries, things to see and do. If you loo...

This location in Balboa Island, Southern California renowned for its surfing, as well as its stunning sunsets. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certi...

I wanted to showcase the drop-off with a view of Laguna Canyons. In the distance, you can see rows of houses scattered above the cliff. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece com...

What drew me to this scene was the vibrant array of canoes. To enhance the composition and add interest, I included a figure. This inspiration comes from Balboa Island. :: Painting :...

Crescent Beach is in Laguna, CA. This artwork was done en plein air. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...

This is a colorful flowering vine plant that I saw while I was walking around Laguna, CA. I really liked the colors and wanted to portray them in a painting. :: Painting :: Impressio...

As evening settled in, I was drawn to the moment the wave met the rocks with a dramatic splash. I wanted to capture that fleeting energy—the contrast between the ocean’s motion a...

Inspiration came from hiking through the Irvine Park. I liked the wildflowers growing out of the brush reaching for the light. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with a...

I’ve become quite familiar with painting this part of Laguna. I keep coming back for more plein air sessions because there’s so much inspiring scenery to choose from. It’s also...

Laguna has emerged as my preferred destination for plein air painting, offering abundant subjects to capture. It's a paradise for artists, with its vibrant atmosphere and stunning en...

This artwork captures the essence of Balboa Island through plein air painting. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by...

I shared a view from outside my building. The path where the figures are walking leads to a Starbucks. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...

This is outside my apartment building. Across the road is the Village Market, where I've painted plein air before. The palms above are casting shadows. :: Painting :: Impressionist :...

My painting of the lifeguard headquarters at Crystal Cove Beach, the headquarters stands as the captivating focal point, drawing the viewer's attention immediately. The headquarters ...

It is very common to see cacti plants growing along side hiking trails. What attracted me to paint this were the shadows cast from the plant. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This pie...

This was intended to be a mood painting. While on a hiking trip, I got an idea for this painting when I saw a dead tree along the trail. From another previous trip, I took pictures o...

This is a view of Irvine, CA from a hiking trail that I was on. What inspired me was the composition when I first saw it. It's painted on a 9x12" linen panel. ~~~~~~~~~~~ “We hav...

Yoga by the sea at sunset...a great way to start the evening. ~~~~~~~~ “life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have oneâ€

This is a backroad of Laguna, CA. I found the light streaming across interesting and that is what inspired me to paint this scene. ~~~~~~ “Art is the most intense mode of individ...

Shake Shack is a very recognizable place in Newport, CA aEAEA blank canvas has unlimited possibilities.AE

This was created somewhat from my imagination. I do like moody skies and tried to create a vision of that. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certifica...

In this painting I've represented some people crossing the streets of Laguna. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...

One of the most demanding hiking trails in Laguna Wilderness Park is "Big Bend." The steep incline offers few resting spots, making it a tough climb. However, reaching the top comes ...

This is the north end of Crystal Cove beach. I wanted to represent the reflections in the water which is was drew me to paint this scene. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece c...

I went for a walk through Foothill Ranch in Lake Forest. The park offers stunning views, and I thought it would be a great inspiration for a painting. :: Painting :: Impressionist ::...

I took a bike ride to the Back Bay in Newport, CA. The sun was starting to lower and over the water it looked like something I wanted to paint. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This p...

From across my studio, I can see a distant building. ~~~~~~~~ “The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.â€

While hiking through the Laguna Wilderness trail, Big Bend, I observed the landscape below and wanted to capture it in a painting. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes wi...