Happy New Year! - "Carmel Afternoon"

As another year of pastel dust on my fingers comes to a close, I would like to sincerely thank all of you that enjoy taking a moment to follow my progress in the studio. Without the support of my collectors, it would not be possible for me to continue to do what I love most. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The new year in the studio brings renewed goals, and exciting new challenges. I invite you to stop by my studio at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park, San Diego whenever you are in the area. My new working days in the studio will be Sundays and Wednesdays, beginning January 8th.

My final painting of 2011 was inspired by an afternoon walk down Ocean Blvd. in Carmel, California. Towering trees and clear blue skies make this location tops on my list of one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.

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 here: $365 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.  Thanks again...Happy New Year!
Updated 12/31/11: Sold...to my top collector...thank you!

Daily Painters "Skyward Glance"

While vacationing in Carmel last June, I happened into a courtyard along Ocean Avenue and caught a glimpse of this wonderful old tree. I sat down for a while to focus my attention on the gnarly and twisted branches. It felt like a big umbrella over my head.

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. Buy it now $365 + $35 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Enjoy your day :)

Daily Painters "Reflective Dreams Two"

 

Back to that dream I had the other day, where I was floating on my back in the middle of the reflecting pond in the middle of Balboa Park. Here is part two, more of those lily pads that were tickling my feet.

This piece is painted in soft pastel on rough watercolor paper. Framed in wide black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Ahhh...very relaxing! Buy it now $165 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. 

Daily Painters "Reflective Dreams One"

Ever have a dream that was so pleasant you didn't want to wake up? I had one last night. I was floating on my back in the middle of the reflecting pond in the middle of Balboa Park. The water was warm, I could hear birds overhead, and the lily pads tickled my feet. Hmmm...must have been the margaritas...

This piece is painted in soft pastel on rough watercolor paper. Framed in wide black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Ahhh...very relaxing! Buy it now $165 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada.

Daily Painters "Lemonaide"

For some reason, the lemon tree doesn't know its winter. Still producing fruit and new pink buds, the smell of lemon blossoms is in the air. Lemonaide in December...ok.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in wide black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Very striking! Buy it now $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada.