Past and Future Art Events
Hello! I have been busy this spring so far! The Pancakes and Booze Art Show was a new experience. I was surprised at the turnout, that place was packed! I am so glad I got earplugs before the event, as I was set up in the back by a D.J.Continue Reading
Now at the Encino Terrace Gallery
Greetings! Now presenting my artwork at the Encino Terrace Gallery until June 16, 2023! Location of Gallery: 15821 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436 Come see the works below and artwork from other members of the California Creative Arts, Inc. If interested in buying any of the artwork, contact information willContinue Reading
Pancakes and Booze Art Show
Greetings! I have been accepted to participate in the Los Angeles Pancakes and Booze Art Show! Come see me paint live and buy some Art! There will be many many other artists also in the show selling art, as well as people selling booze and making free pancakes (with ticket).Continue Reading
Downtown Mall
I decided to go back to downtown Burbank and paint on San Fernando Boulevard. Previously, I have painted all up and down this street at different angles but this is a new one. I set up in front of Tender Greens and aimed down the street at the mall andContinue Reading
En Plein Air Downtown Los Angeles
These are the results of my recent adventures to downtown Los Angeles to do some en plein air painting. The first painting was done at 7th and Grand Avenue. This location itself does not have major landmarks, but I thought it was interesting with its reflective skyscrapers and crisscrossing busyContinue Reading
Mixed Media Scenes
The painting below was mostly completed en plein air at the Deukmejian Wilderness Park in Glendale, California. This angle is looking north to the mountains. I painted it in acrylic paint, afterwards I added paint from watercolor crayons to increase the saturation. This painting was done at the Amelia EarhartContinue Reading
Park With Small Bridges
The painting below is of a park in Glendale, California that has many small bridges built across a dry riverbed from the mountains. This park is a favorite for professional photographers. I imagine with all the rain we had lately, those rivers may be full! I painted this in NovemberContinue Reading
Cottage Views in Watercolor
Watercolor is a popular medium because of its portability. All one needs is water, a brush, a notepad, and a small case with paints. I found a kit that includes a watercolor pen that can be filled with water, this saves having a cup and a bottle. After a fewContinue Reading
Colorful Montrose
I set up late in the afternoon in downtown Montrose, California. The sky was cloudy and getting dark quickly. I concentrated on the perspective of the street first. This foundation allows me to get creative with the colors later and the picture resembles the subject. This painting’s pink and redContinue Reading
Plein Air at Los Angeles State Historical Park
Los Angeles State Historic Park – Los Angeles CA – October 2022 It was a dark, cloudy day with mild temperatures when I spent the day painting these. I am always refining my style. These brush strokes are more loose and quick but also conveys the movement and color contrastContinue Reading