"Rise and Shine"

"Rise and Shine"
24" x 24" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub

The eastern morning view from my bedroom in La Mesa (a suburb of San Diego), never fails to impress. This time of year with the morning "heat clouds" over the eastern mountains, the sun backlights the hills and a painting always springs to mind. John and I grump and grouse about the high cost of living and the traffic, but the weather can't be beat!

"Rise and Shine" is painted in the vivid colors of a California morning, on 1-1/2" depth gallery wrapped canvas, sides painted black, ready to hang and enjoy. You can purchase here and have it delivered to your door, or purchase here and pick up at my Mission Valley studio. $650 with free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.

"Sun Splashed"

"Sun Splashed"
12" x 16" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub

The back roads of the Sonoma Valley provide tons of inspiration for artists from all over the world. This scene, which I have painted several times in pastel, is from a photo taken on a simple exit road from a wonderful winery we visited. Something as simple as a gravel road, a few trees in a row, and dappled sunlight can trigger a painting adventure. With a cell phone camera always at the ready, I never miss an opportunity to share a beautiful scene.

"Sun Splashed" is painted on 1-1/2" depth gallery wrapped canvas, sides painted black, ready to hang and enjoy. You can purchase here and have it shipped to your door, or purchase here and pick up at my Art on 30th studio and I will refund the shipping fee. $450 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Updated 7/31/17: Sold!

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 :)