New to the 'Morning Walk' series

'Alt Route', 15x11 watercolor on 300# paper.

We have a lovely trail that runs through Livermore; I can access it just .7 mile from my apartment, and then walk several miles in either direction. 

This alternate path winds through the woods on the other side of the Arroyo Mocho trail. I was struck by the contrast of red leaves and green foliage one morning. It was a painting just waiting to happen.

Another of my 'Morning Walk' series

 The Prickly Pear cactus is a Mega Power Food. The entire plant is edible, and it has a myriad of health & healing benefits.

I spotted this one on my Morning Walk and it joins that series. 15x11 watercolor on 300# paper. I'm calling it 'Prickly Power'.

Another new one!

This old barn at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore intrigues me. I take photos of it almost every time I visit the park. Think of the history; barns were literally the lifeblood of farms everywhere. 

Title: 'If Barns Could Talk', 7x13 watercolor on 300# paper.

Sycamore Grove Park Series

I just dropped off these 22x10 watercolors to be framed.

These are all part of a series I'm doing featuring the Sycamore Grove Park here in Livermore CA.  We are so very fortunate to have this outstanding park! I hike there frequently, and never tire of the painting-worthy scenes. 

The building was an early winery here, abandoned years ago. 

There are often cattle grazing on the adjacent pastureland. Can you spot the three on the ridge above the old barn?

Just added to my Livermore CA series

'Quintessential Livermore', 15x11 watercolor. 

I have numerous reference photos, taken on my walks around my new hometown and will continue to add to this series. 

Another new one!

 Fresh off the easel:

'Autumn Glory', 10x22 watercolor on 300# paper.

This is the second of my Livermore CA series. Arroyo del Valle in Sycamore Grove Park, just a couple miles from my home. This park is such a treasure and I hike there regularly. I'll be painting more scenes from this highly photogenic place.

First of a New Series

I've just embarked on a new series of paintings featuring places and things that catch my eye around the Livermore Valley. This collection will be featured in a solo show in 2025.

This is Del Valle Lake, a major flood control and water resource for Livermore. I love kayaking on the lake in my Hobie inflatable pedal-yak. 

10x22 watercolor on 300# watercolor paper.