Early Morning Calm

Early Morning Calm

8 X 10 inches

acrylic and charcoal on heavy paper

Rich Valley Dirt, Arroyo Grande

Rich Valley Dirt, Arroyo Grande

16 X 20 inches
acrylic on linen canvas

I passed by this farm after a hike in the wilderness area behind Lopez Lake. The dirt in this area is rich black, making these valley farms some of the most productive in CA. Vineyards and oak trees patch the hills.

Turning

Turning

5 X 7 inches

acrylic on 100% cotton 140 lb paper 

Figueroa #3

Figueroa #3
16 X 20 inches
acrylic on canvas

Sonoita

Sonoita

16 X 20 inches
acrylic on canvas

The Sonoita high desert grasslands are among my favorite areas to drive around in Arizona. This region is especially striking during the summer monsoon storms. The sky seems to stretch forever above the huge expanses of rolling grass. The distant looming mountains are masked by misty clouds. Oak trees and mesquite stud the hills.

Lapping Waves

 

 Lapping Waves

12 X 16 inches

mosaic on wood panel

August 2011

Figueroa #2

 

Figueroa #2

9 X 12 inches

acrylic on canvas

August 2011