Daily Painters "Sunny Times"

It's almost time...loading the van tonight for Mission Federal Artwalk in San Diego! A "Sunny Time" it will be, with over 200 artists in the streets of Little Italy. If you're in the area, stop by my booth #313 at the corner of India and Cedar Streets and say hello. Hours are 11 am - 6 pm, this weekend, Saturday April 30 & Sunday May1.

Since my new business cards sport the image of a similar sunflower composition I painted some time ago, I thought it would be fun to have another original sunflower painting in my booth for the event.

This piece is painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, measures 12" x 12" and is framed in wide dark wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Buy it now price $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 4/30/11: Sold...at ArtWalk!

Please note: This weekend all of the pieces on my blog are subject to prior sale. I will attempt to disable the Paypal button immediately as they are sold at the festival. Thanks.

Daily Painters "Gift of Spring"

Colorful and lively, flower arrangements always get my attention. This perky bunch of tulips is the pick of the day. Although it may be a bit difficult to see in this photo, I had fun with a bit of sparkly copper texture in the underpainting on this piece. That "salmony" pink results from the scenes still etched in my mind from a recent weekend at "Viva Las Vegas"!

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed with UV/non-glare museum glass in wide dark wood with thin gold liner...very chi-chi ! Buy it now price $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 8/31/11: Sold...and on its way to Norrkoping, Sweden!

Daily Painters "Persimmons Please"

Another recent farmer's market find, Persimmons not only make great artist props, they also make for a fun and colorful table decoration. Not being much of a "Suzie Homemaker," I have no idea what to do with them other than stack them in a pretty bowl and enjoy looking at their warm colors. Works for me :)

This piece measures 12" x 12" and is painted in soft pastel on sandpaper. Framed in a coordinating gold crackle finish wood frame with UV/non-glare museum glass, it is ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 12/2/11: Sold...to a new collector in Virginia!

Daily Painters "San Diego River Reflections"

Walking across the bridge at Mission Center Road one morning, I spied this beautiful reflection while looking west up the San Diego River. It's not often that we have such sharp, puffy, white clouds overhead. That little voice in my head said, "That's a painting." And so it is.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this is another of my larger pieces for display at the upcoming Mission Federal ArtWalk festival in Little Italy this month. The image measures 18" x 24" and it is framed in wide dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Offered for local (San Diego) pick-up only. Buy it now price $595.

Daily Painters "The Poppy Fields #1 and #2"

Since it's always fun to have something special in my booth at ArtWalk, here is my idea for this year. There's just something about the movement of Poppies that I can't get enough of. When working in pastel and framing with glass, the pieces can get pretty heavy as the size increases. My solution for big walls and big spaces is to hang two or three companion paintings.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, these pieces are framed individually in wide dark wood with black mat and UV/non-glare museum glass. Image size is 16" x 20", framed to 21" x 26", and they are priced at $575.00 each, or $1100 for the pair. Offered for local (San Diego) pick-up only, so stop by my ArtWalk booth #313 at the corner of Cedar Street and India Street (April 30 and May1, 11am-6pm each day), to check them out. Hope to see you there!

Updated 6/18/11: Poppy Fields #1 is sold. The following Paypal button will purchase Poppy Fields #2 at $550, available for local pick-up only.

Daily Painters "Burst of Spring"

I'm revisiting a favorite scene today. I often take a morning walk when I'm at my studio in Balboa Park, and this is my choice for one of the most beautiful areas in the park. For you locals, it is located along President's Way near the gymnasium building. I think these are Podocarpus trees, and this time of year they are sprouting with brilliant green new growth.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 11" x 17" and is framed in wide, dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price $375 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 4/30/11: Sold at ArtWalk!

Daily Painters "Where's the Pasta?"

Shopping at my local Trader Joe's is always a fun adventure. The smell of the fresh flowers and the colors of the seasonal fruits and veggies always get the creative wheels turning. Knowing there would be spring fresh produce in abudance, I found a reason for an early morning visit. Well, if you've ever been to a Trader Joe's, you know what I'm describing when I tell you the aisles are more than a little cramped. Now with that in mind, picture me blocking traffic with camera in hand, fondling the tomatoes into just the perfect pose...with the store manager hot on my tail. In my defense, I did buy all of the tomatoes I touched, and quickly headed toward the check-out stand...now, to find the pasta.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a wide, gold/crackle finish wood frame with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy with your favorite glass of the grape! Buy it now price $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 8/18/11: Sold...and on its way to Victorville, CA!

Daily Painters "Spring Break"

This scene of open road with puffy clouds was the perfect ending celebration to a road trip to Las Vegas, and the perfect subject for a "get away" theme. Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a wide wood frame with gold crackle finish and black liner, with UV/non-glare museum glass.  Buy it before ArtWalk price $295 = $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 4/9/11: Sold...to a collector in Kent, WA.