More new art

 The California poppies are really popping here now - huge fields of them!

5x7 watercolor on paper

I think I missed posting this earlier, part of the Oregon Coast Memories series.  

Stars of the Tidespools, 5x7 watercolor on Yupo

Recent paintings

For the first time ever, I can spend as much time as I want working - and playing - in my 'studio'. I have never had that luxury before and I am enjoying it.

In recent years my paintings mostly consisted of places we visited and loved, mainly landscapes. In the past I also did a lot of abstracts, explorations, and experimental techniques. I am getting back to that now. These two pieces might be submitted to the Livermore Art Association Spring Show. 

                 When the Kids Go Out to Play, 12x12 mixed media on Gessobord 

                                        Moving On, 15x7 watercolor on Yupo

More tide pooling

 Okay, I admit it. I'm just having fun!

Adding this to the Oregon Coast Memories series. 5x7 mixed media on Yupo. 'Sea Anemones'

Another Oregon Coast Memory

 Kayaking on Tenmile Lake, the largest of the Oregon Coastal lakes, Jamie and I discovered remains of an old bridge way up one of the many arms.

This joins my Oregon Coast Memories series. 'Bridge to the Past', 8x10 watercolor on 140# paper, with a fair amount of rice papers added for texture.

Welcome to Livermore #2

I grew up in South Dakota and spent most of my adult life in the Rocky Mountain West. I have been amazed at all the blooming flowers - ones I would expect to bloom late May/early June - when I take my walks. Winters are very mild here, and I do like that! 

I did this series of five and framed them together, as you can see in situ.

Welcome to Livermore #1

My son Geoff and daughter-in-law Jenise got a sheepadoodle puppy in October. (He's adorable and ever so smart.) I painted my first pet portrait as a gift for Geoff's birthday in January. I am very pleased that my painting really looks like Brewer!

Oregon Coast wildflowers

Jamie and I loved Cape Blanco. The state park there has really nice RV sites, and there's a great hike along the coastal cliff. 

Last spring the wild irises along the cliff hike were in their glory.

Adding to the Oregon Coast Memories series

The Oregon Coast, especially the South Coast, has pristine rivers. This one culminates at Winchester Bay, one of Jamie's and my very favorite places to park our rig, fish for salmon, go Dungeness crabbing, visit with delightful people, and enjoy the views. Jamie was soooooo at peace here!

'Up the Umpqua', 8x10 watercolor on paper.