This unusual format for a skyscape reflects a slice of the sky at sunset.  Oil on linen.

I headed out in the dark to get to this unique spot for dawn.  The reds just come alive in the right lighting, and on this day the was picked up a wonderful glow.  Massive reeds on the hills also glow under these lighting conditions, adding to the wonder of the moment.

Unframed on a gallery wrapped canvas

If you look closely, you'll notice that the town name (Los Altos) is misspelled in this painting.  I noticed the spelling error as I was completing the painting, but I liked how it was a result of just painting in the moment. I had not been thinking about the letters, words or content - I was just making marks in a very right-brain way.  I decided not to correct the spelling error because it was an honest plein air rendering and I like how each piece is an origional attempt to capture a brief moment in time.