"Stop Light Shadow"

24x18" oil on canvas

Here's another backlit street scene that caught my attention while driving. For a while I only painted scenes with side light but lately I've been experimenting with different lighting. I love how the shadows come toward the viewer when a subject is backlit. 

"House with Palms"

10x8" oil on canvas panel

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This house is in the lovely town of Pacific Grove, California. It's on the Monterey Peninsula, between Monterey and Carmel. There are lots of beautiful old houses in this quiet little town but this one really caught my eye.

"Crowded Dock"

10x8" oil on canvas

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What is it with boats? Not everyone is inspired to paint them but I certainly am. In part they make good subjects because they reflect so many interesting shapes. I also associate them with a sense of adventure and an opportunity for solitude. While sailing the San Francisco Bay I've often appreciated all that unoccupied space. The bridges are packed with cars, the city is full of people but the bay and ocean are wide open.