Lincoln, California

This was one of the first oils I did on board rather than canvas. It is a scene very near our home in Lincoln. This was done in winter when the pond was full, in the summer months no pond - it drys out!

My preference is still to paint on canvas, I like the texture and the feel much better.

Hawaiin Flowers

This colorful flower is popular in California as well as being abundant on the Hawaiian Islands. This oil on canvas was from a photograph taken on Maui. It is a companion piece to the "Plumeria" that I painted earlier. Both were done on 12 x 12 canvas. The actual painting is 8 x 8 leaving a plain white canvas border as a 'mat'. In the frame is looks triple matted!

These paintings and others along with note cards and prints will be on display for sale at Art in the Park"

S.F. Golden Gate Bridge

This oil on canvas was done from a photograph taken last year. I added the fog for atmosphere! It makes a very nice note card, which will be on sale at Art in the Park in Lincoln Hills next Sunday, May 17.

We spent two days in San Francisco this week and found a great new restaurant - Chez Papa Resto. It is a very typical French bistro with excellent food and a great ambiance. Easy to find, it is at 4 Mint Plaza ( across from the Old Mint in SFO). In good weather they have outside tables, great for lunch!

Another day was spent in our old home town, Los Gatos. It seems to be thriving as usual and we enjoyed our visit and dinner at a new place called Cin,Cin. It is very popular , especially at "happy hour" which is from 3:30 to 6:30. Great menu of small plates.

ART IN THE PARK - MAY 17, 2009

ART IN THE PARK

Sunday, May 17 at the

Sports Pavilion in Sun City

Lincoln Hills from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Original art, prints, note cards and

many other crafts! Food and music too!

Tibetan Terriers

Came across these two cuties during a rainy day visit to the Lake District in England. I wished I could have packed them up and brought them home. Searching the Web, I did find that they are available in the U.S. ...maybe one day!

Cotswold Memories!

In the Cotswold region of south west England is the village of Bibury. The setting is so picturesque and it is purported to have a row of houses that are the oldest in England.

This oil on canvas is done from a photograph we took that day.

Abbaye de Senaque

This painting was from a photograph I took while in Provence. We were lucky enough to be visiting

when the lavender was in bloom, fields and fields everywhere. The monks in this order at Senaque have taken a vow of silence. It is a very peaceful place, even with hoards of us tourists swarming the grounds. We were staying about an hour away in the lovely bed and breakfast called Chateau Talaud, an 18th century provencal chateau located near Avignon and the Luberon. Our hosts suggested we visit the Abbaye and we are so glad we did!