Daily Painters "Shadow Dance"

With so many "juicy" colors to choose from, it was time to give my new box of soft pastels a test run. The intense and rich colors of Cannas in bloom set against the backdrop of deeply shadowed walkways and arches were just the ticket!

Another in my Balboa Park series, 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. and Canada. Thanks for looking. Updated 10/20/10: Sold...to a visitor from Canada.

Daily Painters "Mellow Yellow"

Love those poppies. Now I just wish I could have perfectly reproduce the beautiful yellows in this painting. They seem to have come out a little gray here, anyhow...you'll love it since they always look so much better in person! It's just lovely my dear...

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a coordinating wood frame with UV/Non-Glare Museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $295.00 + $30.00 to ship anywhere in the Continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 9/26/10: Sold...to a new collector in Reisterstown, MD.

Daily Painters "Three Faces of Fall"

It's time for sunflowers, pumpkins, and cute little squash. My local farmers market is the perfect stop for inspiration. I had planned a painting of big, ripe avocados...but hubby had guacamole on his mind and beat me to them.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a coordinating wood frame with UV/Non-glare Museum glass. Buy it now price: $295.00 + $30.00 to ship anywhere in the Continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 9/26/10: Sold...to my "warm tones" collector!

Daily Painters "Sunset Cove Two"

September is a special month here in San Diego. As summer comes to a close, most of the tourists have headed home, the kids are back to school, and the "locals" come out to play. The Santa Ana winds make "palm frond music," and the sunsets are clear and warm.

Painted in soft pastel on sanded paper, this piece is unique in image size at 11" x 17". Offered here framed in a coordinating wood frame with UV/Anti-glare Museum glass, ready to hang and enjoy! Buy it now price: $350.00 + $40 to ship anywhere in the Continental U.S. and Canada.
Updated 9/18/10: Sold to a new collector in Washington state!

Daily Painters "Pt. Loma Lighthouse #4"

Perched atop the bluff at Pt. Loma, our little San Diego lighthouse is a favorite subject for many a plein air painter. Once the proud guardian of the coast, her only duty now is to bask in the sunshine and look cute for the tourists...and she does her job well.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16". Framed in a coordinating dark wood frame with UV/Non-glare museum glass, it is ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Updated 6/5/12: Sold!

Daily Painters "Sonoma Sunshine"

My thoughts are back to Sonoma today. I always thought I wanted to retire in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but I think a recent trip to Sonoma has changed all of that. Sonoma has the crisp, blue sky along with the quaint central plaza park rimmed with art galleries and "foofy" shops that makes it feel much like Santa Fe to me. All this along with the beautiful rolling hills, vineyards and wine...who can resist?

This piece measures 12" x 12" and is painted in soft pastel on sandpaper. Framed in a coordinating dark wood frame with UV/non-glare museum glass, it is ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $295.00 + $30.00 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Cheers! Updated 9/11/10: Sold!

Daily Painters "Botanica"

I'm often asked where I get the inspiration for my paintings. Mostly they are everyday scenes that strike me as unusually graphic in their design, or scenes that make me smile. While strolling through Laguna Beach one morning, this whimsical scene caught my eye. The brightly colored "Kangaroo Paw" plant against this "wonky" brick wall was one of those "That's a Painting" moments.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16" and is framed in wide, dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Updated 11/12/10: Sold...to a new collector in San Diego!

Daily Painters "Garden Jive Three"

Love those Poppies! They're Nature's way of fully exercising the color palette...and I'm up to the challenge. My grandma had tall, dancing poppies all along her white picket fence. As a kid, I would marvel at the big fuzzy black and yellow bumblebees as they flew into the flower centers and tumbled around as if they were in "bee heaven."  Hmmm...."Bee Heaven"...gives me an idea for a fun new series of paintings. "Honey, where can I get some bees...?"

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a coordinating wood frame with UV/Anti-glare Museum glass, ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 9/7/10: Sold...to my top collector as a gift for a friend!

Daily Painters "California Vista Two"

Sunrise in the eastern sky sets the clouds ablaze...crisp, fresh morning air...the signs of fall are all around us! Have you ever noticed how deep blue and purple the distant mountains look this time of year? I'm always amazed at the vivid colors in the sky at sunrise, and I tell my hubby on our morning walk, "If I painted it exactly that way, no one would believe it!" So I did it anyway...

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16" and is offered framed in coordinating dark wood, and protected with UV/Non-glare Museum Glass. It's ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350.00 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Note: This is a pending commission sale. Thanks for looking. Updated 9/3/10: Sold!