"Deck of the Laura B. at Dusk" - SOLD

8x6" oil on hardboard

The Laura B. is an old cargo vessel that carries mail and passengers to Monhegan Island. I haven't been out to Monhegan in a few years, this painting was done from an image taken while on a "Puffin Cruise" this past August.

"Red Pickup at Dusk"

8x6" oil on hardboard

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I've never owned a pickup truck. My brother had an old forrest green Toyota Hilux when we were in high school. He bought it for carrying around his dirt bike. The front seat had a huge hole in it so it was a true "bucket seat". He was about 6'4" at the time but he could barely see over the dashboard.

I remember sitting in that old truck one winter afternoon waiting for him to finish a race. I was about seventeen. Youth, boredom and the creative spirit inspired me to completely cover his interior with duct tape. It looked like a spaceship when I was done. I thought it was a great improvement and I was sure he'd love the new look.

He did not. 

I'm a year older than he is so there wasn't any ass whoopin' in case you thought that's where this was heading. 

"City Blossoms"

8x6" oil on hardboard

"Row of Santanas"

8x6" oil on hardboard

I'm leaving for a family trip to Pacific Grove today. Looking forward to getting away. I plan to paint and post if at all possible. The above painting is of Santana 22's. I taught sailing on these boats for almost ten years. They're indestructible and stable, perfect for learning.

"Cafe Du Soleil"

6x8" oil on hardboard

I love this place. It's located in the Lower Haight in SF. The coffee is superb and the almond croissants are unbelievable. 

"White Vespa"

8x6" oil on hardboard - $125

Looks like a fun way to get around. No problem finding parking either!

"Yosemite Creek" - SOLD

8x6" oil on hardboard - $250 framed - Studio Gallery

"Granite Lake"

8x6" oil on hardboard

This is Granite Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range east of SF. Even though it's an alpine lake (elevation about 8000 ft.) it was surprisingly warm. I should say warm for a mountain lake, the water was probably about 65 degrees. It felt great though because it was a hot July day.

"N Judah"

8x6" oil on hardboard

Here's another dusk painting. This time it's of a streetcar on the N Judah line in the Sunset district of SF.

"Taqueria" - SOLD

8x6" oil on hardboard

This is a taqueria in the Mission District of SF. I haven't actually eaten in this particular taqueria, I usually go to Pancho Villa or El Toro. Both are excellent and SO inexpensive. A burrito and a cerveza is up there on my list of favorite meals.

"Cold Drinks" - SOLD

8x6" oil on hardboard

Here's another one from the Toy Boat Cafe. If you're ever in SF you should certainly stop here for coffee, ice cream or dessert. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is really friendly. It's sort of like visiting an antique toy museum, there are hundreds of old and unusual toys decorating the walls and shelves.