Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The Way Home - gouache


gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame

Friday, July 27, 2018

After the Rain - gouache

gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame





Thursday, July 26, 2018

First Beach, Carpinteria

Trying to capture a sunny day with a fiercely blue sky.

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame



Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Franklin Trail II - gouache

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame



Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Anacapa Cliff Shadows - gouache


gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame






Monday, July 23, 2018

Anacapa Coastline - gouache

Sometimes I work on a painting and the whole time I'm thinking, "this is terrible, this is the worst I've ever done, I should just stop, I hate all of this". And then it somehow magically comes together at the very end and becomes one of my favorites. This is one of those...

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame

Friday, July 20, 2018

Franklin Train I - gouache

We've been enjoying Franklin Trail a lot recently! Zach's been enjoying it more though, he even spent a whole day last week hiking to the top of the ridge. I only ever make it to Frank's bench lol. 

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame


Thursday, July 19, 2018

Loon Beach II - gouache 5x7


Gouache on mixed media paper, matted to fit an 8x10 frame

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Loon Beach - gouache

Really tried to keep it loose with this one...

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7 inches, matted to fit an 8x10 frame






Tuesday, July 17, 2018

View from SBCC - gouache 5x7

 Another piece from that same night, seriously, could not handle the views...


Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame


Monday, July 16, 2018

Santa Barbara Hills - 5x7 gouache

Currently my favorite piece in the studio.  We took the kids to a movie in the park up at city college, and the view was just incredible. 

Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame



Friday, July 13, 2018

Island Greens - Gouache 5x7


Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7, matted to fit an 8x10 frame




Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Green Field - Gouache 5x7


Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7 inches, matted to fit an 8x10 frame


Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Cliffs at Sunrise - Gouache



Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7 inches, matted to fit an 8x10 frame


Monday, July 9, 2018

Sunflowers - Gouache


Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7 inches




Sunday, July 8, 2018

Bluffs in Orange - Gouache


Gouache on mixed media paper, 5x7 inches

Friday, July 6, 2018

Nocturne - 6x12

It's been a while since I've painted a nocturne, always a fun exercise!

Oil on linen panel, 6x12 inches

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Carpinteria Tracks and Clouds - 6x6

Sunset on the bluffs make all the colors amazing...

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Montecito Hills - 12x12

Oil on canvas panel, 12x12 inches

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Miramar Beach - 8x16

Nine AM and an empty beach...

Oil on canvas panel, 8x16 inches

Monday, July 2, 2018

Stearns Wharf - gouache

A quick study, just because I love the color of the water...

Gouache on watercolor paper, 5x7