Oil Sketch of Observatory #1

5"x7" Oil on Canvas board

Fletcher Drive, reworked

I kept thinking about and I was bothered by how badly the painting turned out and almost gave up on it. But I had to go back and give it one last try to save it.  I think I am much more happy with the new version although I will never be completely happy with it.  I think I can leave this one as it is now and rest at least.

(After) 8"x 10" Oil on Canvas Board

(Before) 8"x 10" Oil on Canvas Board

Fletcher Drive

When I was young, going to college at Art Center, everyday I would take this road to get on hwy 2 to Pasadena.  Those four years were the saddest, poorest and darkest of my life.  I still take this road to get to midtown often and each time I drive on this road I remember how miserable I was then and reminded how blessed I am now.

8"x10" Oil on Canvas Board

The Trails Cafe 2

It started out cloudy and foggy in the morning but later after the sun came out and the lighting changed completely, I couldn't finish it on site anymore.  I finished it at home with some of the pictures I took.

More I paint more I feel like I am in a race with the Sun.

5"x7" Oil on Canvas Board

Queen Anne Cottage

I am selling it to my friend.  A little sad to see it go but at least I can go visit it.

5"x7" Oil on Canvas Board Framed, ready to send away...  =(

Bye Bye Arby, I will miss you.

Cityscape

I got a little tired of mountains and trees.  Something different for a change.

5"x7" Oil on Canvas Board

Watercolor from the past

I did this one actually a few years ago and lately I feel I forgot how to paint in watercolor.  Some says painting is like riding a bicycle and you don't forget.  I sure hope so.

Watercolor on paper  8"x10"