Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational Award

 Honorable Mention Award from Rick Delanty in the 17th Annual Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational. On exhibit at the Borrego Art Institute through April 2nd.

Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational

 

Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational

 

Refined “Into the Wild “

 

      Into the Wild 21 x 21 watercolor on paper

I added some color on the left shape and some darks on the lower right. I felt the lower right shape had so much contrast it led your eye out of the painting.

Plein air painting: Palm Coast

 

          A vibrant interpretation of two subjects I've been exploring here in Southern California: Palm Trees and the Pacific Ocean. 11x 14   plein air watercolor.

"Palm Coast"

Torrey Pines Greens

 Torrey Pines Greens 9 x 12 Plein air watercolor

Here’s the earlier stage:

I simplified the shapes on the slope because I thought they were too similar in size and shape.

Whispering Palms

 Whispering Palms 5x7 . Watercolor is perfect for capturing a misty sunset.

“Palms at Sunset”, Lpapa strong and positive fundraiser

 “Palms at Sunset”5 x 7 watercolor on paper

The online auction begins on January 30 . I will post a link when it is live. This is a fundraiser for Laguna Plein Air Painters association in Laguna Beach and it will also be in the gallery in Laguna Beach.

California Watercolor Association 53rd National Exhibition

 The exhibition will open tomorrow at the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton at 4444 Railroad Avenue. The exhibition will run from January 7 to March 18.

Painted Mountain 18 x 24 watercolor on paper   

 https://www.californiawatercolor.org/national/

Lpapa Signature Showcase Exhibition

One Morning in Maine 12 x 12

A Morning Break 16 x 20

The second Laguna Plein Air Painters Signature Artist showcase runs Jan 5 to Feb 27 at the Lpapa gallery , 414 North Coast Highway. I am delighted to have two paintings selected for this exhibit.