"17 Mile Drive" #280

I painted this painting from an old photograph I came across from my time at Robert  Louis Stevenson in Pebble Beach, CA.  I think this photo was taken in Pacific Grove, the cutest little town just outside the forest.  When my wife saw this painting, she thought we could move there one day.  But I think it would be too hard for me to leave the 330 days of sunshine in Scottsdale.  Hopefully we can spend a few days there this summer on our RV adventure.
This painting will be up for auction on my online gallery, dailypaintworks.com

"California Coastline" #278

I love the coastal cliffs of California.  They are so dramatic and colorful.  Unfortunately the photo I took of this painting looks weird.  I haven't found a good way to copy my paintings and sometimes the uploading changes the character of the image.  So keep in mind the original will always look better than the copy.
Back to the subject of the painting, these cliffs are from the Santa Barbara area.  This summer we are planning a epic RV trip of the western US.  I think one of the highlights will be driving and painting the coast.  I think painting in Oregon will be the best, we'll see.

"Fall Mountain Stream" #277

I painted this fun piece over the weekend.  I love the fall colors and the approaching storm clouds. I think this one is a success.  The stream adds a nice element as well.
This painting will be up for auction at my online gallery, dailypaintworks.com.

"Long Valley View" #276

Here is a mountain & valley scene I did last week.  I like the way it came together.  It shows nice depth and a real sense of being.  Painting farms and ranches brings me back to my childhood, growing up on one.  So many people leave these beautiful place and move to the city, just as I did, but I am always trying to get back.  Painting kind of does that for me.
This painting will be up for auction at my online gallery, dailypaintworks.com.

Twin Peaks, # 243

I painted this 12 x 16 over the weekend.  My wife, Leaf, thinks it looks like two very pointy breast.  I hope that doesn't taint your interest in this painting.  But to my credit, most granite mountains are beautiful pointed objects that men are trying to climb or concur like the women they love.  This painting will be up for auction with a starting bid of $100 at dailypaintworks.com, my online gallery.

Taos Valley Farm #1

I was sifting through some old photos last night, and came across this beautiful pastoral scene.  The photo was not this much fun though.  I increased the size of the cottonwoods and added the structure.  The colors in New Mexico in the fall are a welcomed sight for me.  The only bad part is, it's an early reminded that winter is just around the corner.  New Mexico winters bring way too many months of brown and grey for me.  But, it is great when you get a fresh snow to paint.  The sun is almost always out, making the snow pop.
I live in Scottsdale now and winter is our best time of year.  I look forward to painting outside.  This is a good size painting and it will be up for auction on dpw.com tomorrow probably with my regular starting bid price of $75.  Thanks for reading and join my email list