Daily Painters "Cactus Flower"

"Cactus Flower"
Soft Pastel on Sandpaper
12" x 14"

Inspired by the annual "Cactus and Succulent Show" held here in Balboa Park each year, this was a fun piece to tackle. The paddles were deep hues of purple and blue/green, with an explosion of yellow blooms...almost unbelievable.

"Cactus Flower" is offered framed in wide, dark brown wood with UV/non-glare museum glass, ready to hang and enjoy. Updated 11/18/12: Sold...at the Talmadge Art Show!

Daily Painters "Casa de Pico"

Whew...another hot day in the neighborhood. During the summer months here in San Diego, one of our favorite things to do on a warm evening is go to Old Town and sit on the patio at Casa de Pico. The colorful surroundings, festive mariachi music, and spicy menu selections are summertime favorites. Succulents in bright Mexican pottery always catch my eye, so much that I now have my own collection on the back patio.

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 priced at $365 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.  Ole! Updated 8/24/12: Sold...and going to a new collector in Park City, Utah!

Daily Painters "Succulent Sunrise"

Yes, the sky this morning was almost on fire. It was the first crystal clear sunrise of the week, and I found myself out in the chilly morning air snapping photos in the succulent garden. My usual time in the garden would have the light high overhead, but the backlighting of the sunrise was spectacular, so I thought I would share.

On New Year's Day this year, I decided I would begin numbering my paintings as a fun way to chart my progress...got a little busy and forgot for a while, so now I'm back at it.

Painting #18 of the year, is 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, or the perfect gift in your Easter basket! Buy it now price $365 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 4/16/11: Sold...to one of my top collectors...thank you!