SANTA CLARA & OAK

This was painted during the Alameda Plein Air Paint Out last July/August. It was a very sunny morning and I backed up to the wall by Long's drug store across the street where I could paint in the shade for a few hours. I had seen this vintage sign for the old Towata flower shop with the mirrored wall behind it and thought it would be fun to paint an iconic Alameda image. The old red Chevy truck pulled up just as I began the painting. It made such a great color contrast and fit with the vintage look. I had to paint the truck immediately, as I had no idea how long it would be parked there, and sure enough.. it pulled away just as I finished getting it down.

9" X 12", Oil on panel, framed
available at http://www.lisagreensteinpaints.com

KELLY'S METROPOLITAN

I had seen this adorable vintage auto on a 'scouting' trip before last years Alameda paint out. Somehow I couldn't find it again then. However, this year's quick draw event included the area where this little turquoise car lives and I was very happy to have the chance to paint it and the side street. Quick draw events give you only a few hours to complete a painting, and its hit or miss when you are pushing to finish so fast.

8" X 10"
Oil on hardboard

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SAILING BY CRAB COVE

Parasailing by Crab Cove in Alameda California

This was the first painting I completed for the Alameda Plein Air paint-out, July 28- August 1. It took coming back for a second go to work on the tree, backlit in the late afternoon. 

Oil on Linen/Panel  9"X12"  $525.

This will be available at the Frank Bette Gallery- exhibit and sale, Aug.8-Sept.22. The reception is Friday Aug. 8

Frank Bette Center

Lincoln at Paru, Alameda CA