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Old Soul

The trees of the Monterey Peninsula continue to draw me to their character that is so much of defining our environment.  In this painting I've returned to watercolor to best express both the subject and the atmosphere that combine to produce the sense of the image.

 Old Soul

Watercolor - 30" x 22" - 2013

News

I now have a studio at the Pacific Grove Art Center - Studio 5.  I am often there painting when the Art Center is open.  Please stop by if you have the chance.  568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.

Areas of Interest

The mood and character of the Central Coast environment provides a major inspiration for my work.   An initial series of more realistic watercolors called "As I See It" led to a series of abstract paintings called "Elements of Nature".  Though this form was new for me, these paintings are also inspired by the same aspects of the coast, especially the waves meeting the shore in an endless variety of patterns and moods.  I am pleased to have received 1st place at the Los Gatos show for my painting titled "The Wave".

The series of paintings in the Urban Landscapes collection were inspired by the more modern feel of acrylics as opposed to watercolors.  While watercolors fit the timeless nature of the coastal scenes, the acrylics called for newer subjects.  This urban series still gives me the chance to look beyond the details of a studied scene, and instead capture the impression left by a quick glance.

Coming Shows

The Monterey County Artist Studio Tour proved to be one of the highlights for 2012.  I've just hung a watercolor series called "Cycles - Saddles -Chrome" at the Jameson Classic Motorcycle Museum in Pacific Grove.

I am still planning my show schedule for 2013 and will post dates when confirmed.

10/22/12 - Ongoing Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum, 305 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA