Dec. 2020, and what a Year !

Hopefully I can spread some enjoyment and cheer here at the end of the year by posting a few of the paintings that I did in the last few months. Wow, I noticed that I haven’t posted since August.. The reason for my posting delay was that I had minor computer issues (now fixed) but …

January Challenge: 5 Plein Air Paintings in 5 Days

Happy NewYear ! I have a great way to start the New Year. I have accepted a challenge from fellow Plein Air artist Mark Monsarrat to paint 5 paintings in 5 days and post them on Facebook each day. I will start on Jan 12, to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Also, here are 4 recent …

Summer Paintings 2014

News: I have been accepted to the North Tahoe Arts Plein Air event Sept. 2-7 where I will be painting in competition with 24 other artists, and having paintings displayed in galleries. I will add more details as the event approaches.  Thanks for everyones patience while waiting for this next post. I made a fun …

3rd Annual Plein Air Convention in Monterey

WOW!  I attended the 3rd Annual Plein Air convention in Monterey             from April 7 to 11 with more than 700 Artists, and 80 World Class painter instructors. It was wonderful and inspirational to meet interesting and friendly people from around the world, all of whom share the same challenges, ideals …

2014 Paintings

Here are a few Plein Air oil paintings completed recently in San Diego. They are quick 2 hour sketches aimed at capturing the colors, moods, and energy for that day and time. I’ve always enjoyed painting outside with all the challenges of changing weather, movements of boats and waves, ever moving shadows, etc.   Each of …