Oak Tree Forest California impressionist landscape plein air painting

Trail to Springtime, 9 x 12 inches, plein air California landscape oil painting on linen panel

"Trail to Springtime"

9 x 12 inches

Oil on linen plein air painting

This California impressionist plein air landscape was painted at the Tejon Ranch, on a quiet trail in the middle of an oak forest. The fresh spring greens and yellows were incredible, mixing with wildflowers and other colorful plants.
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Bishop Peak Oil Painting, San Luis Obispo, Central Coast California Art

"Farm at Bishop Peak"
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast
oil painting
14 x 18 inches

When I was painting in San Luis Obispo County earlier this spring with the California Art Club, I was especially attracted to the numerous large peaks that rise from the city of San Luis Obispo out to the sea, the last of which is Morro Rock. Bishop Peak (sometimes called Bishop's Peak) is one of the Nine Sisters. Technically they are "volcanic plugs," and the volcanoes that rose above them are long gone. Bishop Peak is the tallest of the formations, and it was noted in the diary of John Muir who wrote:

"The trail brings the traveler suddenly in sight of
Bishop Peak ... The town is fairly encircled with beautiful hills...
the one just named being most conspicuous."

The soft afternoon light and atmospheric mist from the sea made this a picture of rural tranquility that held great appeal for me.

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California impressionist landscape oil painting - Arroyo Seco, Pasadena

Snow on the San Gabriels
(Federal Courthouse with view of the Arroyo Seco)
12 x 16 oil on canvas

The winter storms, which may now be over, often leave rare snowcaps on our local mountains - for a few days. I took advantage of one of these unusual scenes last month. This is a view I have painted before, in the autumn when the sycamores are in full color - and will likely paint again through the years with different weather and seasonal looks.


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California Impressionist Fine Art Oil Painting - Arroyo Trail

“Arroyo Trail”
11 x 14 inches
Available

A dusty trail rambles through a California arroyo, near Pasadena. Walking through this area always inspires me.

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