Under the Birches

This cute little cottage was tucked away in a huge commercial rose garden. I thought the curvy birches were very appealing against the house. 18"x14" oil on canvas.

Artichokes and Barn

A group went to Lynmar Vineyards last Wednesday and I couldn't resist painting this barn. That's Mount St. Helena in the background. The lighting was just right which created some dramatic value changes. 16"x20", oil on stretched canvas, $425.

Beginnings of Spring

Last Monday our Monday Morning Painters group went to this private vineyard estate. I had planned to paint the rolling hills with the vineyards, but this image grabbed me. It was windy and cold, and worth it. 8"x16", oil on stretched canvas, $275

Back Roads of Penngrove

When I came around a corner this nice little view was there just asking to be painted. I love the strong lights and darks and the shadows across the road. This is another small piece, 10"x8".

It's so easy to drive around for ages looking for the perfect scene to paint, especially in this Sonoma County area. I get on overload a lot and someday I'm afraid I'll drive off the road while trying to compose a picture. Price $125+$10 s/h.

Mustard and Vines, Sonoma

A painter friend phoned me to paint one day saying she had found a great spot behind an old post office. Sure enough, this is the image from her spot. We had to hurry to finish our pieces since the huge mail truck was arriving in about an hour and a half and there was NO room for us with the truck there. It sure helped to keep things loose. This 12"x16" oil on RayMar canvas board, framed, is $425+$10 s/h.

Mustard and Oaks

I belong to Monday Morning Painters where we meet at paintable locations each Monday, weather permitting. This time of year the mustard is in full bloom and is very striking against the leafless oak trees. The sense of loneliness is strong here, especially with the twiggy bare tree in the right foreground. This 12"x16" oil on RayMar canvas board, framed, is $325+$10 s/h.