Alone at Little Dumont As many of you know, I draw tremendous inspiration from the Amargosa Country near Death Valley. Last year I gave back to the organization which makes preservation of the Amargosa possible. I offered  7 of my Amargosa Paintings at a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Amargosa Conservancy. It was a sellout! Confluence at Willow Creek Last Light at Willow Creek Sunrise in the Canyon   [...]

  Mugu Crash -- 12x16 - Oil on linen panel  The booming sound of the waves crashing provided just the right tonic . As May Gray gives way to June Gloom, opportunities to paint at the ocean have definitely diminished. I was able to get some nice sessions by the sea in early May. The highlight of the month was painting with Ray Roberts and Mark Fehlman down in La Jolla and up here near Westlake Village.   Point Mugu State Park is one of my favorite spots. When the tide comes in and the surf is up Point Mugu is truly a magical place to [...]