Daily Painters "California Vista"

Inspired by the beautiful colors of the early morning sky, this is how I imagine the scene from my bedroom window would have looked, if painted 100 years ago.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 12" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $285 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking.

Updated 7/31/10: Sold to my "quick on the draw" collector!

Daily Painters "Spring Mountain"

A recent hike in the local San Diego back country inspired this interpretation of the Mission Trails Regional Park. The smell of warm sagebrush and the sound of the hawks soaring overhead round out the perfect day.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 12" x 9" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 7/29/10: Sold!

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Balboa Boogie #2  (sold)

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Daily Painters "Poppy Fiesta Three"

What is it about poppies that we love?

This is a special time of year in Balboa Park. It's that perfect window between damp, cloudy days and the blanketing dry heat of summer. This is also the time when park gardeners set out the poppies. You'll find them peeking around almost every corner, and those curvy, furry stems are hard to resist. Kids love them...and artists love them too. So here's another interpretation for you to enjoy.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 12" x 9" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 7/26/10: Sold!

Daily Painters "Pt. Loma Lighthouse Three"

I just can't get enough of this little lighthouse...it has such personality. Once guarding the coast at the mouth of San Diego Bay, its only job now is to entertain curious lighthouse buffs.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 9" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 7/22/10: Sold...to a newly proclaimed lighthouse collector!

Daily Painters "The Back Road"

Traveling the back roads on a recent trip to the little town of Julian, high noon, blowing grasses, and distant mountains made for instant inspiration. I just love the smell of buckwheat and sage on a warm afternoon.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 12" x 16" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 9/19/10: Sold...To be given as a gift to a loved one.

Daily Painters "Canna Can Can"

Bobbing heads, dancing leaves like only a Canna can...

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this painting measures 12" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $280 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 7/17/10: Sold...purchased by a collector as a birthday present for a friend.

Daily Painters "Garden Jive Two"

Another day in the garden...another day in paradise!

This painting measures 12" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $280 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. 

Updated 7/16/10: Sold!

Daily Painters "Garden Jive"

A windy day in the garden brings instant inspiration. The little seed pod heads were bobbing and weaving, the leaves were rustling, another day in painters paradise!

This painting measures 9" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking.

Updated 7/10/10: Sold...to my "warm tones" collector.

Daily Painters "Poppy Fiesta Two"

Dancing color is the recipe for the day, and Poppies have again worked their way onto my drawing board. What is is about Poppies that we all love?  Do they make you smile too?

This painting measures 9" x 12" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Updated 12/15/10: Sold!

Painting a Day "Wine Country #1"

Ahh...a nice glass of cabernet, a big box of pastels and plenty of time. The result...here you have it! After a wonderful vacation in Sonoma, I have so many "wine country" scenes swirling around in my memory, the options are endless.

This painting measures 12" x 16" and is offered in a coordinating wood frame ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 8/1/10: Sold to a San Diego collector.