New paintings

Samantha from Home by Zinnias in Santa Cruz invited me to be a guest artist during the month of September as they celebrate autumn. She selected some of my vineyards including a painting made at Rodoni farms, north of Santa Cruz. They are exhibiting my 16×20 painting of Soquel Vineyards, … Read More

Many years ago, when I was still a clinical social worker, I told a fellow therapist that I was closing my practice to devote my time and attention to painting, she joked “Yeah, your paintings won’t talk back to you”. Well, she was wrong! My paintings do talk back on … Read More

These are notes made during painting and after I completed a 44” x 72” painting. First of all, choose a subject that you enjoy looking at. You may be engaged with the image for weeks or months. Perhaps prepare some small studies to be sure of how you’ll want to … Read More

I recently returned from four days of painting and enjoying art with seven of my painting friends. We started the week with a visit to the pink ice plant on the cliffs in Pacific Grove. The sky was cloudy and the wind was mild. The boulders along that stretch of … Read More

Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA), in its new location at 280 Main Street in Watsonville, is mounting an exhibit to raise funds for the organization and to promote local artists. This year I have been invited to participate in their exhibit Hot off the Walls: Art to Go. Here’s what the … Read More

Two Weekends: October 4 & 5, October 18 & 19 My Studio is # 77 on this county wide Art Tour The annual Open Studios Tour offers the public a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz … Read More

Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday August 30, August 31, and September 1, 2025 Three day art fair in the redwoods! “Known for its stunning location among the redwoods and for its unique and varied artists (selected by jury), the Kings Mountain Art Fair celebrates over 50 years of art … Read More

Earlier this year I was selected to exhibit a painting in the Biennial Exhibition at the Monterey Museum of Art. I am honored to have my work presented by this prestigious organization. The organizers also set up related events available to the community, including a dinner (An event titled “At … Read More

Two Weekends: October 12 & 13, October 19 & 20 My Studio is # 237 on this county wide Art Tour The annual Open Studios Tour offers the public a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz … Read More

Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday August 31, Sept 1, Sept 2 Three day art fair in the redwoods! Started in 1963, the Kings Mountain Art Fair is an annual event, held every Labor Day weekend. The Art Fair benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Kings Mountain Elementary … Read More

The Santa Cruz Art League (SCAL) will be hosting their annual Statewide Landscape Exhibition from mid-July through mid-September in 2024. My painting, Dana Fork, of the Tuolumne River was selected for this Exhibit by Calvin Liang, a nationally awarded and respected artist. Stop into the Art League gallery this summer … Read More

Two Weekends: October 7 & 8, October 21 & 22 My Studio is # 68 on this county wide Art Tour Open Studios offers you a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. I’ll be in … Read More

June 1 – June 30, 2023 Reception: Friday June 2, 2023 5pm – 8pm This year, I was fortunate to be invited to exhibit at the Homeless Garden Project Store at 1338 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz , between Church and Walnut street. Read about this important Project here. This … Read More