Hello, This is the fourth painting I’ve created here en plein air at the Mayor’s Bicentennial Park in Glendale California. The scene is the bushes, trees, and the little bridge in the long shadows of early morning or late afternoon. This composition is in a sideways “V”, which is designedContinue Reading
I painted Olive Park in Burbank, California many times before. The fields, trees, and baseball diamonds are well documented in my portfolio. So while I was at the park, I decided to make a quick painting based on a previous photo. Above is a picture of my usual setup. IContinue Reading
In April 2024, I met my painting group one morning at the Santa Monica Pier to do some plein air painting. The weather was perfect: sunny but cool. We set up our easels at different spots on the pier, careful not to be in the way. I painted a wideContinue Reading
In the northern part of the suburbia of the San Fernando Valley is a little park called Wilbur-Tampa Park…Continue Reading
This post will explore the places I’ve been painting this season.Continue Reading
Little Landers Park near to my home happens to house the Bolton Hall Museum, a stone building built by the pioneers to the area of Tujunga, California. This makes it a convenient subject to paint. Last weekend I spent a few hours painting and then checked out the museum. EarlierContinue Reading
A new consignment store is open in Burbank, California at 3412 1/2 Magnolia Boulevard called the Catnip Connection. You cannot miss it with its giant psychedelic cat sign. It is a cool store with a lot of booths by vendors with interesting vintage and retro merchandise. There are also realContinue Reading
The more I paint, the more my style evolves. Currently, I have eschewed the dark black outlines cutting between areas of color. I use a bright under-painting and allow it to shine through by using minimal brushstrokes. I am still refining the technique. These are the results of two recentContinue Reading
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
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