June 25, 2009
June 16, 2009
"Mt. Morrison" 7x5 Oil
Yesterday I went down to an area known as Hot Creek. It is called Hot Creek due to the geothermal activity that warms the water. The vantage point of Mt. Morrison from this area is one of my favorites. I have never painted on location here and I was pleased with my results. The sun managed to stay out for most of the duration which was very helpful.
June 15, 2009
"Before The Snow" 7x5 Oil
One of the challenges of painting on location is dealing with the elements. During the last few days, I have been painting in the High Sierras and the weather has been quite interesting. From this artists point of view, it has been wonderful because the skies have been quite dramatic. Half way through this painting, the mountains in the background completely disappeared due to snow.
June 11, 2009
"The Bridge View" 8x10 Oil
This scene is one of the classic scenes that can be found near Rock Creek Lodge in the eastern Sierras.
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June 8, 2009
"Safe Haven" 14x18 Pastel
The idea behind this dramatic painting was to portray a sense of calm or peace within a storm. Although the subject I choose to paint is extremely important to me, the light and atmosphere on the subject are of equal importance.
It will be for sale along with 12 other pieces at a new gallery/showroom called Pacific Designer Furnishings located in Hermosa Beach California.
June 7, 2009
June 3, 2009
The Sonoma Valley 16x20 Oil
This Painting is currently being worked on in the studio. It was inspired by a recent visit to my old college stomping grounds in Sonoma County, California. It felt great to get back to a place that holds so many great memories.
May 13, 2009
"Morning Vines" 16x12 Pastel
This painting was used as a demonstration for my landscape painting class. The location is the Santa Ynez valley of California.
May 10, 2009
"Morning On The Santa Ynez River" 12x16 Pastel
"Happy Mother's Day"
This painting was the practice piece done before last years "Los Olivos Quick Draw."
To watch a 5 minute condensed version of last Summer's Event please visit the link below.
I also recently made some much needed updates. You can now follow my blog and leave comments if you wish. I seem to be slow on my end for this kind of thing. I should have never layed off my secretary.
This painting is available through Judith Hale Fine Art Gallery in Los Olivos, Ca.
April 29, 2009
"Morning Walk Along The Vineyard" 20x16 Pastel
This painting is available through the Garden Gallery in Half Moon Bay, California.
http://www.mancusofineart.com/Galleryreppage.html
April 25, 2009
April 21, 2009
"Calm At First Light" 12x10 Pastel
I have many favorite locations that I like to stop during my travels and this is one of them along hwy 395 in eastern California. This piece was a previous demo for my pastel class. This is actually the second of three paintings done of this location during the morning. Next will be to complete a larger piece with afternoon or evening light. The trick is to catch it when there is no breeze and the water is calm in the afternoon.
This piece is available through Judith Hale Fine Art, Los Olivos, California.
April 10, 2009
"Summer Moon" 14x11 Oil
This painting is available at Judith Hale Fine Art Gallery in Los Olivos, California.
http://www.mancusofineart.com/Galleryreppage.html
April 9, 2009
April 8, 2009
"At The Days End" 12x9 Pastel
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In college I was a drawing major. I wanted to learn how to paint and use color in my work but did not enjoy oil painting at the time. I tried pastels because they were less intimidating for me and they felt more like a drawing medium, something I was used to. Soon, with lots of practice, I began to discover their unlimited potential and the rest is history.
This painting was part of my recent exhibit held on March 28th. It was painted during my pastel class as a demonstration. My 8 week pastel class is held on Thursday mornings from 9am 12noon at the M.B. Creative Arts center. If you have thought about painting and did not know where to begin or if you have wanted to return after a long absence, this class may be helpful. It is intended to be informative, relaxing and fun although my strange sense of humor gets in the way at times. A new session will begin on April 16th. Please contact me if you have any questions and are thinking of joining. All are welcome.
April 6, 2009
March 30, 2009
March 27, 2009
March 24, 2009
Untitled 18x24 Oil
This piece seems to have a mind of it's own. It has evolved and changed quite a bit, even in the last week. I finally feel it is just about finished....maybe.
It will most likely be included in show on the 28th.
March 18, 2009
March 15, 2009
March 10, 2009
March 5, 2009
"The Inevitable Rain" 10x12 Oil
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Even though I haven't done half as much plein air painting as I used to, I still manage to get caught in the rain even in sunny southern California. Not surprising when the sky has all the light and drama I get excited about. I feel fortunate to be able to capture even a little part of it before returning to the shelter of the car.
March 4, 2009
March 3, 2009
March 2, 2009
Winter Waves 11x14 Pastel
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This painting was a recent demonstration for my pastel class. It will be displayed during my upcoming show on the 28th of March.
February 16, 2009
"A View From The Strand" 20x16 Oil
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This painting as well as the previous study
will be part of my upcoming show on March 28th.
February 1, 2009
January 28, 2009
"Catching The Sun" 5x7 Oil
January 14, 2009
January 12, 2009
January 11, 2009
January 9, 2009
January 6, 2009
January 3, 2009
December 21, 2008
December 20, 2008
December 17, 2008
December 15, 2008
December 13, 2008
December 9, 2008
December 8, 2008
December 7, 2008
"Passing Through October" 5x7 Oil
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I have painted this scene before although it was morning and this scene is late afternoon. The clouds were not actually in my reference photo but I think they ad a nice feel to the painting.
December 1, 2008
"The End Of October" 28x20 oil on canvas
This is another piece to celebrate Autumn.
Available through Banks Fine Art.
November 29, 2008
"Convict Creek- Eastern Sierras" 30x40 Oil on linen
This piece is another that will be displayed at the Peppertree Art Show on December 6th and 7th 2008.
http://www.peppertreeartshow.com/index.html
November 28, 2008
"Beside Bishop Creek" 24x20 Oil on linen
This piece will be part of the final Peppertree Art Show
on Dec 6th and 7th.
http://www.peppertreeartshow.com/index.html
October 21, 2008
"October" 11x14 pastel
This scene was my latest demonstration for my "Painting Landscapes with Pastels" class taught at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center.
Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.
October 15, 2008
"Changing Seasons" 22x30 Oil
This piece is one of several larger pieces I have been working on lately. This scene is located west of Bishop California.Available Through Banks Fine Art
September 30, 2008
September 29, 2008
"Morning Light Santa Ynez Valley" 11x14 pastel
This painting was the first painting demonstration recently finished for the "Painting Landscapes with Pastel" class that I teach at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center. This demonstration was to illustrate the way light and color change from foreground to background.
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