EGRET AT MILLER/KNOX PARK

I'm still trying to get better at painting en plein aire. I worked on site for a few hours and completed the painting with some digital shots back in the studio. The egret came and posed for awhile. Using an empty slide jacket for a view finder is helping me to better frame the composition.

9" X 12"

Oil on canvas

'RECLINING FIGURE/RED'


Oil on primed 1/2" wood panel

'CARQUINEZ BRIDGE FROM MARE ISLAND'


This view of the Carquinez Bridge with Mount Diablo is seen from the South side of Mare Island, a former Military base. There are astounding views of Marin, Contra Costa and Napa counties from one vantage point. I attended my first 'paint-out' there this weekend with a plein-aire group from Benicia. I loved it, although I am still finding my way with landscape painting.

Oil on canvas

14" X 18"

'SOLVEIG IN KIMONO'

Oil on board

11" X 14"