Morning Moonset

9x12, pastel. Sold.
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I woke early to catch the full moon set only to find my little muse was waiting for me. 

Little treasures await in the wee hours of the morning. 

Pink Barn, Paso Robles

Pastel, 8 x 12 - sold

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A recent road trip with my dear mom up to Paso Robles.  She would share fond memories of her childhood growing up on a ranch as we drove along these rickety roads.  A sweet time.

Gary went to church this morning...

Pastel, 9 x 12 - SOLD

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Moved by a dear friend's post on Facebook on Sunday morning that simply stated 

"Gary went to church this morning"

Sweet fellowship can be found in these quiet reflective moments.

Limb with a View

Pastel, 9 x 12 - SOLD

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My favorite muse makes another appearance.

Just You and Me

Pastel, 9 x 12

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I painted this scene awhile back. This one I painted from memory a bit smaller.  Walking along Newport Back Bay and coming across this sweet egret.

Ulua Beach, Maui

Pastel, 12 x 16

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Morning walk along the shore of Ulua beach while the rising sun illuminates Mauna Kahalawai (West Maui Volcano).

Kahoolawe, HI

Pastel, 12 x 16

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Looking at Kahoolawe (the smallest of the Hawaiian islands) from the shore of Wailea, Maui.  Molokini is out there just to the right of the sailboat.  

Along the Shore, Maui

Pastel, 12 x 9

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Memories of our time in Maui still linger close.

To the Moon and Back

Pastel, 12 x 9 - SOLD

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Inspired by the late morning moon set along the Hermosa Trailhead. 

The Flag at Liberty Station, San Diego

Pastel, 12 x 9

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This flag stand tall at the Liberty Station in San Diego.   Painted on the Fourth of July.  

A Colorful Afternoon at Torrey Pines

Pastel, 12 x 16 - SOLD

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A wonderful afternoon walking the Guy Flemming Trail at Torrey Pines.

Yellow field

Pastel, 12 x 16

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A Walk Along...

Pastel, 10.5 x 9

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Standing Tall

Pastel, 12 x 9

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I revisited this scene from a previous work.  
This tree stands tall in this open field, somewhat different and set apart from the others… 
there's something quite beautiful about it's stature.

Into the fog

Pastel 12 x 7

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This was a fun study of the San Clemente pier.  I don't usually paint foggy days, but there's a mysterious feel to them as objects disappear into it… and I love the muted tones the fog brings.