Leadbetter Beach Cliffs - 8x24

I was on the fence about painting this one, SO glad I decided to do it, it will be the star of my upcoming solo show :) 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 8x24 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

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Sleepy - 6x6

I woke this poor little guy up on the pier the other morning, turns out seagulls are much willing to be photographed when they're half asleep. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches 

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Early Light - 6x6

The sun was trying to break through the fog on this particular morning at East Beach.  The light on this little bridge got me excited.  

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches
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The Red Boat - 6x6

Keeping with the same color palette as yesterday.  I think I'm in love. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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In Step - 8x10

I switched up my color palette for this painting.  I took out certain colors that I deemed as "shortcuts" (Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre) or ones that I was just using too much of (Sap Green) and I added a few that have been neglected in my paint drawers for months, such as Quinacridone Rose and Cadmium Green Pale.  I also spent more time working the shadows before adding any of the light parts, since it's the shadows that really make the light shine, and I feel like maybe I've been rushing through them.  Overall I'm happy with the piece, but I was also happy while I was painting it.  I sometimes forget how refreshing it is to mix things up a bit. 

Oil on panel, 8x10 

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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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Miramar Workers - 9x12

Had to have another go at this Miramar house and coastline.  I love its blue windows and I'm always a sucker for white buildings. 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 9x12 inches

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Lounging II - 5x7

Getting excited for the Avocado Festival this weekend! I've never been before, can't wait to try some avocado ice cream :) 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches

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Red Truck Commission - 8x10

This was certainly a new subject for me.  It was a lot more fun than I expected it to be! I should try new things more often. 

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches

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