Pt. Molate, Richmond Ca

Miniature painting from Pt. Molate, Richmond Ca. These houses are currently fenced off...I'm hoping they restore them, they have so much character. The rumor is this former Naval Fuel Depot might become a Casino?!

(2" x 3" gouach on watercolor paper)

Happy Holidays - Half Moon Bay

Made a couple pit-stops along Hwy-1 and busted out the easel to paint the beautiful coast.

One more for the road, but this time a miniature.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

Benicia Plein Air Gallery - Still Life

Over the weekend, I painted live at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Check out more framed paintings and newly added miniature paintings at 307 First Street, Benicia CA (until Dec. 30th).


Gallery Hours:
Wed - Sun 11am - 5pm
Thurs - Sat 11am - 6pm

Benicia Plein Air Gallery

Earlier this month I got together with 9 other East Bay artists and rented out a small cottage in the heart of downtown Benicia.
It was a tiny cottage, but we had no problems filling up the walls.
We had a slow start, but lucky for us....paintings did not stick around very long. Local visitors scooped up original framed art as holiday gifts or for their own homes.

Every day, neighbors walking their dogs, local vendors and even joggers stopped by to say "Hi". It has been such a wonderful experience and we were welcomed with opened arms!

Both of my recent paintings (seen in previous post) will be on display at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery until this Thursday. Hours: 11am - 5pm, 307 First Street.

Group Art Show in So-Cal this Saturday

Update: 88 out of 99 art pieces sold and the charity raised just under $4000 so far (waiting for a few more payments)


Just a quick reminder...if you're in the area, upcoming group show this Saturday - Charity Art Show and Auction for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Date:	Saturday, December 19, 2009
Time:	5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	CCAA Museum of Art
Street:	12467 Baseline Rd
City/Town:	Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Click here for map/directions
Facebook: Event info

"Gifted Artist" Charity - Loma Linda Univ. Children's Hospital

With Christmas around the corner, fighting off the cold and nasty flu...it's really nice of artist to still take the time to help some of the less fortunate families and children out there. Recently, I donated an original painting for the "Gifted Artist" charity art auction. The donation will be benefiting the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
I originally anticipated making a miniature plein air painting or maybe donate a robot poster, but it didn't quite fit the theme of the charity. Instead, I brainstormed on a more whimsical idea and decided to experiment painting on a different surface that I came across... an unfinished birch plaque. Crossed my fingers that it would hold some water colors and gouache.

This one is titled "Flight of the Fireflies", it measures about 5" x 7" and is a mixture of paints, colored pencils and brush pens. It's not in my normal plein air style, but it's more of a throwback to what I also love to do.....draw and animate cartoons!

The art auction will take place:

Date:	Saturday, December 19, 2009
Time:	5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	CCAA Museum of Art
Street:	12467 Baseline Rd
City/Town:	Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Click here for map/directions
Facebook: Event info

The night will consist of art, music and a special presentation by Chris Ayers discussing his battle with cancer and the use of art to help him overcome it. Big thanks to Thomas for coordinating such a big charity event!

Some other great ways to lend a helping hand is to donate a new toy for the Toys for Tots program, food at your local Food Bank, a warm coat for the One Warm Coat Program or the Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Coat Drive.