Time to swim while the rivers are high!
Summer is here
“Shade and Water” themed Bearden watercolors on display
With summer almost here “Shade and Water” is the theme for Bearden watercolors installed at SIP Mendocino in Hopland.
“Outdoor California” at Sip Mendocino
I just installed a small group of paintings on the theme of “Outdoor California” at Sip Mendocino wine shop in Hopland, CA. Sip is a local gem with an extensive curated collection of Mendocino County wines. I invite you to stop by and see my artwork and sample the wine offerings. Hopland Passport is this weekend, Sat. & Sun., Oct. 22nd and 23rd so join the fun.
Bearden - Rock at Rattlesnake Creek
Success at Mendocino County Fair
Success at the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show! My work was recognized with a First Place in Professional Marine Watercolor and Best of Division (professional watercolor division) and was runner up for Best of Show. The painting that garnered the most attention was “Arch Rock on the Mendocino Coast”; “Ravens at Canyon de Chelly” was awarded Second Place; and “Madrone and Manzanitas” won Honorable Mention.
Field Sketch - Lakes Basin Area of northern Sierras.
Great hike with family on a loop in the Lakes Basin and great food at Gold Lakes Lodge at the end of the day!
Sierra field sketch
Lakeside watercolor sketch trying to catch those crazy summer skies over this small lake...and swimming!
Read MoreOnboard Antic, view of shrimpers at Fernandina Beach
Shrimp boats, on-shore cranes, paper pulp plant spewing chips and moving logs - somehow Fernandina Beach, FL, was charming. View from Antic moored in harbor.
Read MoreGreat Basin National Park
Passing Burning Man traffic going the opposite direction, we had a fantastic adventure in eastern Nevada at Great Basin National Park. The eastern side of the park is quite remote, 4 wheel drive only and we enjoyed visiting more ancient bristlecones!