"Painting McVicker - Laguna Canyon" - Oil on Linen

I painted this painting at Willow park (Laguna Canyon) a couple of months ago during the LAPAPA invitational.I had not been happy with something about it and decided it might be the path so I changed it a bit.  I am happy with it now.  The artist in the painting is Jim McVicker.

"Lake Barbara - Laguna Canyon" - 6" x 12" Oil on board

Had a wonderful day painting in Laguna Canyon at the Nix Center.  A little walk away is this hidden lake. 

"Heisler Park - Laguna Beach" 8" x 16" oil on Board

Painted En Plein Air during the Laguna Beach Invitational.

"Treasure Island and Montage" 8" x 10", 6" x 12" oil on Board

Plein Air paintings

"Peter's Canyon Morning 2" 9" x 12" oil on Board

Photo is a bit dark but I enjoyed painting this and getting a colorful tree.

"A Peter's Canyon Morning Glow" 9" x 12"  oil on Board

 Juried into Orange County Fair- 2016

Achieved the morning glow that I witnessed the morning I took the photo. 

"CF 9500 and the Balboa Bridge" - 12 x 9" oil on Board

I finally decided I would join the group at Balboa.  My scare before was the parking.  I left early and made it by 8:00 am and found one spot.  Walked over to this spot and stopped.  I was drawn to the lamp posts and flags on the railing.  I was happy with the outcome.  I had left my phone in the car so I was not able to take photos of the original scene.  A seal stopped by and posed for me for about 15 minutes.  I decided to leave him out.

"Historic El Toro Grammar School - Plein Air" - 9 x 12" oil on Board

 What a hidden gem!  I have lived in Orange County for 30 years and have never heard of Heritage Hill tucked at the bottom of the Ralph's parking lot on the corner of Trabuco and Lake Forrest.  Go visit!  It is free.

I will paint there once again and hope to see my nearby family again as well.

Third Place and Honorable Mention at the OC Fair!

Peter's Canyon - End of Trail 
8" x 10"
3rd Place at the OC Fair - 

Plein Air Division

Santiago Oaks - Historic Dam 9" x 16"  Honorable Mention at OC Fair

Professional Oil Painting
Division

Feeling Blessed -  Two paintings sold today and it is raining! 
Back Bay Show and Sale - July 18, 19

Come join us in our Back Bay Plein Air Show.

First time involved in this type of sale and painting style.  I hope to learn a lot from this great experience!

Orange County Fair Acceptance!

Yeah!  Just delivered the 4 paintings that have been accepted into the Orange County Fair.  This is exciting because they accepted my old traditional style paintings and the new impressionistic style I have been trying.  The use of the palette knife has been helpful.