Patio Retreat

I did a plein air scene in a retreat in the Valley of the Moon. I liked the unusual subject matter and the shadows, plus the shape of the tree trunk that seemed to pick up the curves of the pots and leaves coming out of them.

Camellia B&B

This old building has been converted into a bed and breakfast, and has loads of charm. It's located in Healdsburg, CA. We painted plein air and had just an hour or so with the sun shining that produced the lovely shadows. This piece is a framed framed oil on canvas, 11"x14" and for sale for $375. Copyright 2010.

Cow Palace

This cow barn is on a back street behind Tomales. It looks so cozy under the big eucalyptus trees. I liked the added palm tree. The cows have it good here. 16"x20" oil on canvas.

McMurray Ranch Barn

The McMurray Vineyards are private, but a small group of us got to paint there this year. They're very good to us when we are there, serving us their wonderful wine with our lunches. The shadows were the attractions for this plein air painting. 16"x20" oil on canvas.

Pedroncelli Vineyards

I painted this from the very top of the Pedroncelli Vineyards. The views from there are spectacular in all directions. I liked this one because of the trail leading down into the vineyards and the mixed colors of fall coming on. 16"x20" oil on canvas.

Estero Near Valley Ford

If it's not too windy this is a beautiful place to paint with the Estero snaking through the valley towards the coast. I'd like to live in the little farmhouse in the painting. 18"x24", oil on canvas, framed, $950

Tomales Neighborhood

Friday has become Tomales Day. The more I paint there, the more I see and want to paint. Tomales is a village that seems far from everything, but it's just 20 minutes to a town. I love the rooftop shapes, along with the picket fence. 8"x16", oil on canvas.