Turn of the Century

The reference for this small painting was a photo of a friend's New Year's 2000 celebration with family at Fiesta Beach Florida. The sun and shadows were so intense it begged for a heavily textured painting. Fun to paint, I will paint a larger version of this and continue with the impasto technique. Turn of the Century (oil on canvas 16" x 8") $175 unframed.

Surf's UP!

The surf is up at Trestles Beach in this early evening view during a storm. I've been reviewing VanGogh and Gauguin's work recently so was looking to put a few of their techniques to practice. Thicker paint and more definitive outlining give it a different feel and mood than may of my other paintings. Trestles is a world famous surf spot and a great view. More pictures to keep the great memories of San Diego North County alive.

Speaking of pratice, this surely was practice! I'm very happy with the clouds but I think the foreground could use a little thought & work. ~NEXT

Here are a few detail photos to give a clearer view. Enjoy!

This "new" seascape was rescued from a pile of unfinished paintings from last year. I attacked the painting with a new approach and I'm fairly happy with the finished product. I have always loved the approaching storms and the intensity of their clouds, ocean surge, wind, and odd glimpses of light on an extra large horizon. I have many reference photos from back home to keep this new approach moving forward; We'll see where this takes my painting. 9"x 12" oil ~Next

Approaching Storm - Detail

Many of my previous seascapes have been soft brushstroke interpretations that didn't always capture the true power of the Pacific. Here you can see the more intense strokes and thicker pigment of my latest seascape in detail.