As preparation for  the Rogers Garden Day of Art I am painting around the  house . I love gardens and flowers as well as the sea. This is a little plein air sketch of my geranium garden . (9"x12" oil on linen) It is pretty loose compared to the orchid that I painted from a photograph below. (6"x 8" oil on canvas panel.) I used a simple palette of red, yellow, and green for these. You can see more garden on this website .

At this time of the year , when it is raining I go inside and try new color harmonies. Just like musicians, artists need to constantly try new melodies that please the eye. These are from a photos of sunflower fields that I took while painting in France. I used only three colors to paint these. 

 A show of small paintings painted on location in Long Beach California. In honor of all those who work to preserve  natural places and places that are protected from development. 20% of all sales will be donated to "Partners of The Parks" 

Just starting the new year with a solo show at the Eldorado Nature Center, Long Beach California. 7558 East Spring Street For the Month of January, Tues - Saturday 10:00 Am to 4Pm.