Red Curtains

12"x9" Oil on canvas panel
sold

I painted this in Oakland at my friend Namie's place. Namie really fixed the place up - so much more jazzed up than when I lived there! I love these red curtains and the chandelier she installed.

San Francisco - Lauren's View

5"x7" Oil on clayboard

I had a wonderful trip to the Bay Area where I split my time between Oakland and San Francisco. I stayed with my friend, Lauren, while I was in the city. She has a great place on Alamo Square. Here is her view of some beautiful San Francisco Victorian homes outside her front windows. I tried to take advantage of my east coast internal clock and painted this one before going out for my morning coffee.

Alameda Point

7.75"x5" Watercolor on paper

I painted this on Alameda point.

San Francisco - Downtown

8.5"x5.5" watercolor on paper
"TransAmerica"

5"x7" watercolor on paper
"Ferry Building"

Here a two more little watercolors I did a few years back of San Francisco sites. I sketched "Ferry Building" on my lunch break on a sunny day.

Grand Avenue

6" x 6" Oil on masonite

This is my beloved old Oakland neighborhood, looking down Grand Ave toward the Grand Lake Theater.

Alameda Point

7.75"x5" Watercolor on paper

I was going through my portfolios and came across some pieces I did a couple of years ago. I've always loved the look of pen and watercolor, especially on small pieces. I painted this in about 45 minutes during a visit to Alameda Point (ex Naval Air Base Alameda). I think the composition works well in this little piece.