Beyond Borders

Pastel,  9 x 12 - SOLD

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Morning inspirations hiking along Hermosa Trail.

Eucalyptus View

Pastel, 9 x 12

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It was a bit warm to be out painting today (88°F), but I got lost in this view. 

One of my favorite spots to rest along the Hermosa Trail head.

Early morning light, Catalina looked exceptionally close today.

Take Me higher

Pastel, 9 x 12

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Standing Firm

Pastel, 9 x 12

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Above the waves...

Pastel, 9x9

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"I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

when oceans rise

my soul will rest in your embrace

for I am Yours, and You are mine.

Lyrics to "Oceans" by Hillsong

End of August Moon - 2014

Pastel, 27 x 18.75

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A moment captured on our early evening beach walk the other day.  

I can't quite get the color and contrast to represent the painting accurately here. 

Color of Summer...

Pastel, 12 x 9 - SOLD

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With summer coming to a close soon, I thought I'd try to capture the lighting and colors of the season.  Fall is beautiful here too, but the light will soon shift, shadows will change and colors won't be quite as warm.  Here we have the color of summer...

Beach Trail Pano

Pastel, 27 x 11

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San Clemente's beach trail after the sun has set.

Cabrillo Playhouse

Pastel, 12 x 9

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The local Playhouse in my home town of San Clemente has so much character.  On this clear sunny day, it caught my eye with all the color and contrasts.  I really enjoyed painting it and the finishing strokes were adding the telephone wires.  I almost left them out, but they were there and it added some interest to the sky by scratching them in.  The playhouse opened in 1966 and is still active today.

I'm honored to share that this painting was awarded 3rd place in the San Clemente Art Associations Members Paint San Clemente Event.

Beyond the Point

Pastel on ColourFix,  12 x 6.5

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San Clemente Pier

Pastel, 12 x 9 - SOLD

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I love the pink glow that consumes the sky just after the sun sets.
It creates a variety of luminous color in the reflection on the water that I never tire of observing.
I look forward to a fresh new palette of color with it's own variations at the end of each day.