Painting at Crissy Field

Painting of the Day: Industrial Buildings on the Presidio
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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Cheers!

Painting of the Day: Corner Cafe and Bar
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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Out Grazing

Painting of the Day: Out Grazing
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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Drive to Rose's Farm

Painting of the Day: Drive to Rose's Farmhouse
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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This is a different view of the Farm that I painted yesterday. I couldn't get a photo of my setup because I was crammed under the eave of Rachel's house for the precious shade. You don't get much relief from the sun up here in Chikin' Crik.

Montana Crossroads

Painting of the Day: Morning at the Crossroads
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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At 5:30 in the morning I walked down the dirt driveway in my pajamas laden with painting gear and a cup of coffee. I set up at the crossroads before the sun came up. The air was slightly chilly. With my sweater wrapped around my shoulders, I stood sipping my coffee and watched as the valley slowly came to life. (I know it sounds sappy, but it really was beautiful).
It's funny in Montana. The sun seems to take forever to crest the mountains. One minute your enjoying hot coffee watching deer bound effortlessly across the meadow, the next your frantically trying to capture the scene before the sun gets too high and you lose the great light and shadows.

The Red Barn

Painting of the Day: The Red Barn
8 x 10 inches   Oil on Panel
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Finally I'm getting around to posting some of my Montana plein air paintings. This is my friend Rachel's red barn with the "Crazies" mountain range behind.

Grand Old Manor in San Rafael

Painting of the Day: Grand Dame of Dominican University
9 x 12 inches   Oil on panel
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Up the Coast in West Marin

Painting of the Day: The Old McNulty Place
9 x 12 inches   Oil on panel
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China Camp

Painting of the Day: Green Hut
9 x 12 inches   Oil on panel
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Warm Afternoon near Stinson Beach

Painting of the Day: Afternoon near Stinson Beach
9 x 12 inches  Oil on panel
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I had such a great time painting in Marin with my favorite painting pal, Flo, and visiting old friends. One of which has a fantastic art collection, which I found incredibly inspiring!!!