December 31, 2009

December 24, 2009

"Winter Blue and Green" 5x7 Oil


Merry Christmas to you and best wishes for a Happy New Year.
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December 21, 2009

"Evening Below Hood Mountain" 11x14 Pastel


This painting was a recent demonstration for my last pastel class. The location is not far from where I lived while attending college in Sonoma County. Please contact me directly if interested in this painting.
750.
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December 19, 2009

"Santa Monica After The Rain" 6x8 Oil


Available At Marina Fine Arts
310-305-7678
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December 17, 2009

"Summer's Warmth" 5x7 Oil


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Available At Marina Fine Arts
310-305-7678

December 16, 2009

December 14, 2009

"Highlights Of The Holidays" 7x5 Oil


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Last night was the annual fireworks show out over the Manhattan Beach Pier . A holiday tradition continues.

December 11, 2009

December 9, 2009

"Late November In Lone Pine" 10x8 Oil


I have always been impressed by the High Sierras. As a child I can remember feeling amazed by their grandeur as I gazed out the window from our family station wagon. This same feeling remains with me today. I have always enjoyed the way Mt. Whitney sits high above the valley like a king on a throne, as if to say,"yes, I am the highest."


A few days before Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to take a drive on Hwy 395 in eastern California. Although I was not expecting much in the way of Autumn color, I was pleasantly surprised by how much still remained in the southern Owens Valley. I could not resist stopping on my return trip to shoot a few photos in Lone Pine and Olancha.


This was a very short but successful trip for me. I am pleased to say I am now represented by Mammoth Gallery in the town of Mammoth lakes California.
400.
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December 2, 2009

"December Cottonwood" 7x5 Oil


When it is time to decide on what to paint, it is not always an easy decision. Most of the time I am guided by how I am feeling and quite honestly there are times when I am not sure about that either. This is when I rely on certain tools to help me. One of the most important tools I have is music and more specifically, William Ackerman. I have been listening to his music since about the same time George Winston, another good choice, became popular. I suppose it is no different than putting on Christmas music to help get into the Christmas spirit. Music is a large part of my daily ritual an I am very grateful to those who have shared their gifts of music so that our lives may be enriched.
As I was listening to some of my favorites this morning, I was led to this image. I wish for you all blessed and Happy Holidays.
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