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.

I fondly remember painting this in the early evening when the light shifted and these magical colors were painted across the landscape.  In particular, the mountains picked up a unique pink glow from the setting sun.

This painting was inspired by some studies I did on a recent trip.  Late in the day, the landscape started to glow with the evening light.  In particular, the distant mountains took on a unique pink tint that was quite remarkable.

This piece is on stretched linen.

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.

This is a classic California view, with the eucalyptus trees and the golden rolling hills.