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

Vines and Blue Mountains

While driving through vineyard areas I stuck my camera out of the window for this shot. I like the simplicity of the composition -- diagonals, a few verticals, and a touch of red/orange with all of the summer green. 8"x10" oil on canvas, framed, $125+$10 s/h.

Along Bennett Valley Road

This was just a little spot along the road that my painter friend spotted. The diagonals and little buildings made it interesting and occupied looking. I thought the colors of the late spring grasses as they were turning were a nice complement to the greens. Oil on stretched canvas, 16"x20", $450, framed.

A Day at the Beach

Duncan's Landing north of Bodega Bay has great ocean views, both looking east and west. I like looking down at the bathers from the cliffs above. The water is very cold in this area, but on a hot day it doesn't stop anyone. It's also a good place to picnic. Oil on stretched canvas, 30"x22", framed, $850.