View from the Pier - 8x16

I wanted to do at least one painting for my show that was quintessentially Santa Barbara, I think this pretty much sums it up.  Turns out I could have included the Mission too (had no idea you could see it from the pier) but it was just too small and would have looked pretty awkward.  

Oil on cradled panel, 8x16 inches

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Santa Barbara Early Morning - 8x16

Crazy busy (but fun!) weekend.  It was our 5 year class reunion at Westmont, we had such a good turnout, I almost forgot how much I missed that place.  Although I'm very jealous of their new painting studio,  in the open air, and I'm pretty sure it had an ocean view, I would love to paint there for a day.  

I'm very happy with how today's painting turned out, definitely one of my new favorites, sunrise is such an inspiring time. 

oil on 2" cradled panel, 8x16 inches

Available at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, July 2012

Palm Reflections - 12x16

I had to put my posts on hold for a couple days because it was SO windy outside, I definitely couldn't get away with bringing a wet painting out to photograph it.  But now it's sunny and gorgeous! I might just spend some time at the beach today :) 

Oil on panel, 12x16 inches

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Birds on a Roof - 6x18

I found these very fun long panels, I think I'll do a couple of beach scenes on them next.  But first I just had to paint these guys strutting on this rooftop. 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 6x18 inches

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Cabrillo Palms II - 6x6

I had another go at this scene on my normal painting surface...a much different outcome.  

In other news, I dropped off my paintings at the Palm Loft Gallery today! The opening reception is this Saturday (August 27, 2011) 6:00-8:00 pm, I'd love to see you there!  Click here for more info. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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Cabrillo Palms - 6x12

I decided to try out these linen panels.  They're smoother than canvas panels, but have more texture than my usual gessobord panel (they're also more expensive).  I haven't decided if I like it or not yet, I'll need to paint a few more and see what happens. 

Oil on linen panel, 6x12 inches 

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Miramar Balconies - 6x6

I'm going to have to make another trip out to Miramar beach very soon, and hopefully catch an amazing sunset, there's so much more I want to paint there. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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Miramar Coastline - 8x16

My husband "claimed" this one, so we'll see if he lets me put it up for sale in the Palm Loft show later this month :) 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 8x16 inches

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Miramar Umbrellas - 6x6

I can't believe I had never been to Miramar beach until recently.  It's definitely an intriguing place, and there will be more paintings of it to come...

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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East Beach Early Morning - 5x7

I was really surprised with how much I liked this one once it was finished.  I didn't think I was going to be able to convey how it felt that morning at East Beach, the early morning sun, trying hard to break through the last bit of lingering fog.  

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

East Beach Grill - 8x10

I love blue and white striped umbrellas like these, and the interesting shadows they make. 

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

State Street Shopping - 6x6

I took the whole weekend off from painting since it was my husbands birthday.  The sun came out just in time for it, it was a wonderful weekend! And there was a much larger turnout for the reception at the Red Door on Saturday than I expected.  I sold a few pieces, hopefully a few more will sell before the show ends this month. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches 

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011 

Santa Barbara Harbor XXIII - 6x6

Went out for a sunrise walk this morning and found the evilest looking bird ever.  I got a photo, perhaps he'll make it on the blog later. 

For now here's a painting that is bird-less, and not evil  :) 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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Cabrillo Drive II - 9x12

I did a smaller version of this scene a while ago, I liked the colors so much that I knew I would eventually need to do a larger one.  Here it is:

Oil on panel, 9x12 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, Sept 2011 - Oct 2011

Cabrillo Drive - Original Oil Painting - 5x7

I helping to judge a student art show tomorrow afternoon, I can't wait to see what they've done.  I've never gotten to play judge before, how fun :) 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

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