Dec 26, 2006

Van


10x14
Oil/masonite
Life study

Another painting from my Tuesday group. This guy is always fun to paint.

Dec 20, 2006

Regents Road Freeway Bridge (East View)


11x14
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

This was a classic fall day in San Diego. Brisk air, cool breeze and fall colors. Oh yeah, and a loafer out of no where who made me pick up my palette knife in case I had to defend myself. Hope I get that taser gun I wanted for Christmas! I'll have to hang that gizmo on my paint box whilst I paint. Sometimes...........

Dec 14, 2006

Rail Road Crossing


8x10
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

This location is at the bottom of Washington and Pacific Highway. Kind of got into detailing the sign. That was the really fun part! There are several other paintings I would like to do in this area. Soon I hope.

Dec 10, 2006

Park & Robinson


8x10
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

I was on my way to a certain paint location when I passed by this construction zone. It's in my neighborhood, not too far from my place. I was instantly struck by the composition: the towering builiding, the crane above and the the office trailer. I'm really glad I painted it. There are so many condos and apartment buildings currently under construction in Hillcrest, at least four I can think of. In the last year and a half about 4 have been completed. The architectual landscape is rapidly changing in my neighborhood. This would be an interesting way to docment growth in the neighborhood. I plan to paint more of these. That crane was fun to paint!

Dec 8, 2006

Freeway Bridge


11x14
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

I am fascinated by bridges in general. They are a subject I routinely paint. The way a bridge fits into the landscape with the surrounding foliage makes for an interesting painting to me, especially where it intersects into the land. When I painted this I was standing underneath a trolley bridge for shade. Earthquake-like conditions when the trolley passed over! More bridges to come...........

Dec 6, 2006

Palm Study With Hut


8x10
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

This was painted at Marian Bear Park, just off highway 52. It was early morning and the sun was intensely bright, I mean really bright. The light was bathed over the scene from behind, the sun directly in front of me, thus creating a back light effect. I really enjoy painting palm trees, especially the ones that have dead fronds hanging from them. So many interesting colors in those dead fronds. The little hut on the hill adds a bit more interest.

Dec 5, 2006

Alley Off Vermont Street


6x8
Oil/linen panel
Plein air

This painting was done in my neighborhood. So many cool little alleyways around San Diego. So many alleys, so little time!