TOMALES BAY MORNING

This little painting was done early in the morning looking down across Tomales bay from a hill overlook at the Marconi Center. I worked quickly with a palette knife.

Oil on maple panel

6" X 6"

THE RICO '53

I spent a day painting in the little town of Rico, Colorado last July. It was nearly 100 degrees that day and serious fire threats everywhere. So, I was especially attracted to paint the retired 1953 firetruck that is parked next to the station on the main drag.

Oil on panel

9 X 12

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ELLIS WATERSHED WINTER MORNING

I associate painting in the same location with Monet's haystack series. The angle of the sunlight, moisture in the air, and the growth of various grasses and bushes change with the seasons, even in coastal Northern California where we don't have dramatic changes like the east coast. I have been to this place many times, and each time I see it a little more.

Oil on panel
8" X 10"

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PEAKS

PEAKS

Last July I spent a week painting in Telluride, Colorado thanks to my wonderful son who made it possible. This was done in the morning from a deck area at about 10,000 feet. It took some getting used to the altitude. The mountain views and Aspens from every vantage were spectacular to paint.

9" X 12"
oil on panel

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5TH STREET IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT

Small study of houses on 5th Street in Petaluma. I have been struggling more with getting the effect of bright sunlight than with the overcast light effect. The light/dark contrast is much greater and color in brightly lit areas get more sun and sky coloration. I think this little painting got it.

Oil on panel

5" X 7"

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FIGURE WITH COCKTAIL HAT

The bright background colors against the model's fair skin tones and her actively seated pose is what interested me in this 2 session pose.

Oil on panel

11 X 14

CHERYL'S SHABBAT

This is the completed version of the painting.
I simplified the composition and light source.  I hope this brings peace and healing to those who live with it.

oil on canvas
48 X 54

commission- sold

STUDY FOR CHERYL'S SHABBAT

I made this study from a still life set-up of ceremonial Shabbat objects with a window sunset. This was to try to work out the painting problems before creating a large commisioned piece. I had compositional problems, focal point problems and problems with four light sources to work out. I looked at a lot of Bonnard paintings to try to understand how he approached painting the interior and exterior view. I will show you the painting in my next post.

Oil on Panel
12" X 18"

available

PORTRAIT OF JUDITH

Judith brought a dancer's costume to model in. My initial inspiration was her thoughtful facial expression, and so I chose to paint her portrait rather than the full figure.

Oil on panel

6" X 8"

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BACK AT YOU

The model returns the gaze of the artist. 

Oil on panel

11" X 14"

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MERAV IN THOUGHT

Merav can be in a contemplative pose, and yet she always looks as if she may spring into action, like a cat. I was inspired to paint her with a colorist approach. 

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WARM HILLS

The late afternoon low sun and long shadows on  the hills near Tilden Park.  I went a little wilder with the bright colors than I usually do.

Oil on panel
9" X 12"

SOLD