Dog Commission

Painting of the Day: Gracie's Friend
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Gracie is a cocker spaniel who lives on the upper east side of Manhattan. This is
a portrait of her doggie friend all dressed up for Christmas.

Havasupai Falls

Painting of the Day: Havasupai Falls
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Motel

Painting of the Day: Tamalpias Motel
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Laguna Wave

Painting of the Day: Laguna Beach Wave
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Roses Montana Farmhouse

                            Rose's Farmhouse     Oil on panel      8 x 8 inches

Painting of the Day: Montana Farmhouse
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This is another version of Rose's Farmhouse in Montana. I painted several while visiting my friend Rachel who is a neighbor of Rose's.

Old Point Reyes

                                   Old Point Reyes Docked     Oil on Canvas     8 x 10 inches

Painting of the Day: Docked
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Fishing Trawler Point Reyes - Beached in Tomales Bay in Inverness, California More Than 20 Years Ago

Yes! Another Cow Painting!

 

Guernsey   Oil on Panel   8 x 8 inches

Painting of the Day: Oil Sketch of Bessie

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I came across a box of oil sketches that I had painted this summer while visiting family in Marin County. It's where I grew up and where my heart is. Humm ... sounds like a song by Tony Bennett. 

It's obvious, and redundant, to say I like painting cows. I do. But they are also without a doubt the best models, as they stand still for long periods of time. 

Moo

                          West Marin Cow   Oil on Panel   6 x 6 inches

Painting of the Day: Moooo!
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Nicasio Land Company

                          Nicasio Land Company   Oil on Panel   6 x 6 inches

Painting of the Day: Vintage Land Company 
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One of the many great buildings to paint in Nicasio.

Painted Ladies

                           The Painted Ladies    Oil on Panel      8 x 8 inches

Painting of the Day: The Painted Ladies
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I love San Francisco and miss it terribly. When I have the opportunity to visit the bay area, I always head to the city to paint. Last time I was in Alamo Park, I was with my daughter and her girlfriends taking photos while they jumped up and down in front of the houses, just like the opening scene on "Full House". It was fun to see how many groups of people took the same photo op while we painted. Around 3pm, the fog came roaring in on the wind. So COLD! We packed up and headed for the Buckeye Roadhouse in Mill Valley for a hot toddy.

Out on the Range

                            The Gate to Freedom    Oil on Panel    8 x 10 inches

Painting of the Day: The Gate to Freedom
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This is an oil sketch I did while visiting my friend Rachel in Montana. The cows
gathered waiting to be set free each morning. The gate opened and they were off!

Bevo Painting II

                                  Bevo    Oil on Canvas    30 x 40 inches

Painting of the Day: Michael's Bevo Painting
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This is the painting of Bevo that my husband chose for his office. He really, really wanted it. But the business-man-bottom-line guy that I married wants to see if it sells. So, I listed it on Ebay. If it sells, I'm NOT painting another one. Okay, I may paint a different one, but not this one. It's a one of a kind.

Bevo Painting I

                        Bevo   Oil on Canvas   30 x 40 inches

Painting of the Day: University of Texas Mascot "BEVO"
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I painted this portrait of "Bevo" for my husband to hang in his office. He loved this painting but preferred Bevo smaller. I'll post that painting tomorrow. Meanwhile, I've put this painting up for auction on Ebay. Enjoy.

Blue and Yellow

                        Blue and Yellow  Oil on Panel   6 x 6 inches

Painting of the Day: Blue and Yellow
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This is a painting I did while visiting West Marin this summer. I keep painting this house because I love the colors and contrast. Enjoy!

Golden Gate

Painting of the Day: Golden Gate Bridge

This is a recent painting I did while visiting family in the Bay Area. My favorite painting partner, my Mother, and I sat here at the foot of the pier at Fort Baker with this fantastic view of the bridge. Afterwards we went to Farley's Bar at Cavallo Point for a glass of wine out on the deck.

Dress Shop on Main Street

Painting of the Day: Little Black Dress Shop
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Main Street in Tiburon, CA has so many cute old buildings that house great boutiques.
This is one of my favorite.

Crashing Wave

Painting of the Day: Crashing Wave
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I took a bunch of photos while in Laguna Beach, CA. This is a studio painting of one of the photos. I'm getting ready to do a series of large crashing wave paintings.

Laguna Beach

Painting of the Day: Rebecca's Wave
Commission

This wave painting was commissioned by a family that loves the coast, but has to move inland.

Flat Tire

                          6" x 6"                                                                             Oil on Panel

Painting for the Day: Flat Tire
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This is a plein air painting I did of an old Ford truck I found near my friend Rachel's farm in Montana.

Another Angle of Old St. Hilary Church

                                 12" x 24"                                                                       Oil on Canvas

Painting of the Day: Old St. Hilary Church Open
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Here's another painting of the church which is always open for business.

Old St. Hilary Church in Tiburon, CA

                          12" x 24"                                                                    Oil on Canvas

Painting of the Day: Old St. Hilary Church
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This church means a lot to me. I always try to paint it when I visit Tiburon.

Ocean Air and Crashing Waves

Ahhh, the sound of crashing waves and wet sand between your toes.

Nick's Cove

Painting for the Day: Crab Shack at Nick's Cove
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After painting the view of Hog Island (yesterday's blog), we drove to Nick's Cove for fresh oysters and clam chowder. After lunch I painted this little shack at the end of Nick's pier.

View towards Hog Island

Painting of the Day: Tomales Bay View to Hog Island
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I painted this scene off of North Hwy 1 towards Marshall, CA.
Had a great lunch at Nick's Cove. Wonderful.

Blue Kettle

Painting of the Day: Old Blue Kettle with Antler
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While in Montana, I painted several small paintings inside Rachel's barn because it was way too hot outside.

Montana Hike

Painting of the Day: Montana Hike
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I spent time in Montana painting on a friends Farm outside Clyde Park.
Always a lot of fun and beautiful scenery.

Back out to West Marin

Painting of the Day: Little Brick House
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I love painting this little brick house with the blue door.
Here's the front view I painted last year.

Pilot's Quarters

Painting of the Day: Pilot's Quarters on the Presidio in San Francisco.
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Painting of the Day: Stately Manor on the Presidio in San Francisco
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Yesterday my favorite painting partner (my Mom) and I went to Crissy Field to paint.

Plein Air in West Marin

Painting of the day: Old Tractor
6" x 6" Oil on Panel

I had a great day painting yesterday in West Marin. I found this old tractor embedded in the ground outside an equally old barn. I set up, painted this sketch and the wind got a hold of it hence the realistic dirt. I'll wipe it off as soon as it dries ... oh the beauty of painting en plein air.

The Month of Independence

Painting of the day: Happy Independence Day!
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From inside the Old Barn

Painting of the day: View from inside
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Last week I spent time painting in Montana at my friend Rachel's Ranch. It was wicked hot so I painted indoors during the heat of the day and ventured out at sunset which happened to be around 9:30p.

Blue Kettle

Painting of the Day: Blue Kettle
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I took a bit of time off from daily painting to create a huge 6 x 8 foot painting of a boxing scene for a local restaurant. Now that it's finished I can resume working on smaller paintings on a daily basis. Here's my first one from Montana.  

Parc Manceau Paris

Painting of the day: My favorite park in Paris. Parc Manceau. sold

Happy New Year!

Painting of the Day: Duck Decoy
6" x 8" Oil on Canvasboard
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Rubber Duck
6" x 6" Oil on panel

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This year is beginning on a great note ...
The Oregon Ducks won the Rose Bowl!!!