Daily Painters "After the Storm"

The upside to the recent record breaking storms in California is the smell of "rain fresh" air and the vibrant "just washed" colors of the foliage. It's that "silver lining" thinking that inspires todays painting of the wine country landscape.  

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 11" x 17" and is framed in dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. Buy it now price: $375.00, available for local (San Diego) pick up, or + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 4/6/11: Sold!

Daily Painters "Twilight Poppies"

Even though it's the holiday season and poinsettias are king, today begs for the joyful colors of a poppy patch. A recent chilly evening walk past one of my favorite places is the inspiration for todays painting. May the colors of the season warm your heart...

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 11" x 14" and is framed in dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. $315.00, available for local (San Diego) pick up, or + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 3/7/11: Sold!

Daily Painters "Sonoma Stroll"

Another image in the "Sonoma" series, this scene was a total surprise. Grape vines with flower fields in the distance. The colors in this piece are bright and vibrant, more than my little 3gig camera can handle. Maybe Santa will bring this artist a much needed upgrade.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is offered fully framed in dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. Fits nicely in a holiday stocking! Buy it now price $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. and Canada. Updated 12/15/10: Sold...to a "soon to be local" collector!

Daily Painters "Borrego Wash"

Another image from my recent car club adventure to Borrego Springs, the wild palm trees along a sandy wash in the foothills of the Borrego Desert are the inspiration for this piece. A fast moving rain storm made the colors of the sky and clouds a spectacular site.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16" and is framed in dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. $350.00, available for local (San Diego) pick up, or + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 2/10/11: Sold...to a local gentleman for his sweetheart!

Daily Painters "Borrego Canyon Palms"

While touring in a recent car club adventure to Borrego Springs, the wild palm trees that spring from the canyons and crevices in the foothills of the Borrego Desert are the inspiration for this piece. The colors of the distant mountains are every bit a painters dream. I am frequently asked if I paint desert scenes, local scenes and beach scenes. So for you desert lovers out there, this one is for you.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16" and is framed in dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. $350.00, available for local (San Diego) pick up, or + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.  Updated 12/11/10: Sold to a local San Diegan as a gift.
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