Memory Line - in Coronado

Memory Line

10x20"

Oil on Linen on Panel

Artists know that some times we are just stopped in our tracks by the beauty around us.   Came across this lovely party by the Hotel Del Coronado this summer - as I was trying to find a public restroom for my son?!  

It was after a nice dinner that we went for a stroll with my sister's family.  And then we stumbled upon this beautiful sunset at the beach.  Perfect timing. The twilight was mesmerizing.  A favorite memory of Coronado Island for all of us.  Luckily I had my camera, so I could capture the scene for one of my paintings!

Also luckily, my son was a good sport about mom's obsessions, after the bathroom visit:-)

Santa Paula Alley

10x20

Oil on linen on board

Happy to announce that this painting was accepted and will be on display in the upcoming CAC exhibit Quintessential California at the Santa Paula Art Museum from 

June 28th to November 2nd, 2014

There will be a reception on June 28th between 4-6PM

This is the first time ever, that I've actually gotten into a CAC show.  Entering my work and being juried in, or out is always a such an ambiguous roller coaster experience.  Like Debra Joy Groesser quoted from a juror at the American Impressionist Society.  (I'll find the name tomorrow:-)

"You're work is never as bad as you think or as good as you think."

I will keep that in mind:-)