foggy cypress 2 8x10

I did this one late in the morning of the third day of the workshop.

Fort Ross workshop day 2

Here are three more that I did on the second day of the workshop. The sun never really came out but the fog was pretty fun too.

rocks in the fog 6x8

came out to the Fort Ross area for a painting workshop led by Terry Miura. It was great fun and Terry is a great painter and teacher. I did this one the afternoon of the first day.

ledge tree 6x8

I did this painting last month and never got around to posting it.

Giant Gap #2 8x10

This was painted on a rare nice day this month. Normally I would be doing a lot more plein air work by this time of year but the weather has been uncooperative.

No Hands Bridge with snow 8x10

There was about six inches of snow in Auburn this morning. I had a feeling we might be having a snow day but I went up the hill anyhow. It's not often that you get to see the canyon with this much snow in it. I haven't painted a landscape in quite a while and I had a couple of miss starts that had to be wiped off. I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out though

bluff view 10x10

I have really laid off the posting lately. I will be showing a selection of recent landscapes at the Lake Forest Cafe in Folsom next month and I have been busy getting things finished and framed. I would encourage you to check out the show. The Lake Forest makes great omelets and the coffee is fantastic.

No Hands Morning 9x12

Sloughhouse sunrise 9x12

I got up pretty early to do this one. It was worth it. The sky was a great color and it wasn't hot yet.

sunny bluff 12x9

Castle Peak #4 12x9

I took a quick trip up to Serene Lakes this morning. There's a some great views up there. A flock of canadien Geese kept me company.

eucalyptus 6x8

There are a bunch of big eucalyptus trees in the old power house park in Folsom.

American River #9 8x10

near Euchre Bar 8x10

When I was painting this I heard a large body crashing through the gully to my right. At first I didn't see anything but the noise persisted and as I looked again I saw a large bear come lumbering out into the gully bottom. It looked pretty big to me and I was glad that for once I was painting near my car. I figured I would have enough time to load my gear and make my escape should I hear it approaching up the hill. I ended up not hearing or seeing it again.

bluff path 8x10

No Hands Bridge #16 12x9

Giant Gap 12x9

I painted this looking downstream from near the Euchre Bar trail head on the north fork,

digger pine #2 8x10

This is a view off the bluff right near my house.

Stafford Lake 12x9

This is the last of the paintings from Petaluma. I just finished it up this afternoon.
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petaluma farm 8x10

This farm is on Spring Hill Road in Petaluma, a fantastic place to paint.