My coastal paintings have been inspired and painted along that special “land-meets-sea” boundary where great scenes of powerful water and impressive cliffs abound. My coastals include scenes from Europe and America, but are predominantly of the California Coast near my home, with special emphasis on the Big Sur region.
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$190.00Asilomar Retreat 9×12 SOLD
Unframed size: 9″ x 12″
“I painted this scene of the rocks and active ocean near Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove CA. The retreating tides left an entrance to the Sea.“ – mh
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$800.00 – $875.00Beach Crescent 8×16
Unframed size: 8″ x 16″; framed size 12″ x 20″
“The California coast never fails to enliven and inspire me. The format I used here, twice as wide as tall, accentuates the wide expansive beach at this location, and is my representation of the area near Monastery Beach. I found many spring wildflowers in bloom, with the beach in the middle ground.” – mh
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$4,600.00 – $4,900.00Big Sur Coast 30×40 sold
Unframed size: 30″ x 40″; framed size 38″ x 48″
“This painting was created in the studio. I wanted to emphasize the variety of colors that appear on the coastal shelves in the early summer. Painting the view at this area of the Big Sur Coast requires a finesse of the values, as the layers of land drifting to the sea lose their color, going from greens in the foreground to blues in the far distance. In summer, once California’s coast has had sufficient warmth and sunlight, the wildflowers abound. This area is one of my favorite summer painting locations.” – mh
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$875.00 – $975.00Cliffside Morning 14×11
Unframed size 14×11, framed size 18×15
” Early morning winter’s light creates patterns on the cliff edges and distant mountains on the Big Sur coast. I used the vertical format to emphasize the steepness of the Big Sur mountains. (The black walnut frame was made from a tree I harvested a few years ago from the Massachusetts farm where I grew up. See story here.)” – mh
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$1,200.00 – $1,400.00Coastal Grazing 12×24
Unframed size: 12″ x 24″; framed size 18″ x 30″
“Along the coast road to Big Sur, I found meadows intermingling with rocky outcroppings, bait to trap this oil painter! The cattle in this view have a pasture looking out at the Pacific Ocean. I’m sure their milk tastes great as they must be happy cows. Golds and blues are great complementary colors and this combination abounds on this scenic CA-1 route. See my painting “Viva la Vida” for the same location looking south.” – mh
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$190.00Dune Grasses 9×12
Unframed size: 9″ x 12″
“I painted this on the dunes, plein air, in Palm Beach State Park, Watsonville CA. The park is less than 20 miles from my Soquel Art Studio.“ – mh
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$1,100.00 – $1,300.00Evening on the Hill 12×16
Unframed size: 12″ x 16″; framed size 18″ x 22″
“I’m always drawn to paint big views, and the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer many spectacular scenes. In early summer, before the dry season takes hold, many greens can be found in the grasses, bushes and trees, which here surround a meadow with a trail passing through it. I enjoyed standing in the meadow, listening to the bird song and painting this plein air piece while the ocean breeze kept me cool..” – mh
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$5,200.00 – $5,600.00Grand Coast 36×48
Gallery wrap (unframed size): 36″ x 48″;
Framed size 44″ x 56″“This large painting references the coastline North of Santa Cruz. I made several plein air paintings at this location before I decided to make a large painting of the scene. The effect of this size makes me feel I can walk into the scene, hear the waves, and feel the sand squish under my toes. The edges are painted, so it can be hung with or without a frame.” – mh
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$2,200.00 – $2,400.00Pacific Thunder 18×24
Unframed size: 18″ x 24″; framed size 24″ x 30″
“I was invited to paint on site during an Art Appreciation Day at Point Lobos State Nature Reserve. I made a 12×16 painting of the tidal pools off the South Shore Trail, near China Cove. Back in my studio later I made a larger image of the painting and emphasized the breaking wave and the distant fog bank which mirrored the shape of the wave.” – mh
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$4,300.00 – $4,600.00Sea Lavender 24×36
Unframed size: 24″ x 36″; framed size 32″ x 44″
“The color of these lavender flowers along the Pacific Coast stopped me in my tracks on a plein air expedition with fellow artists. The sea lavender in the foreground sets off the Santa Cruz lighthouse at the small craft harbor. The small plein air painting I did that day led later to this larger studio work. I emphasized the lavender colored shadows from the cypress on the left side to unify the painting.” – mh
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$750.00 – $850.00Sheltered Cove 9×12
Unframed size: 9″ x 12″; framed size 15″ x 18″
“This was one of several painted while on an artist retreat in Big Sur. This painting presents a cove at Point Lobos State Nature Reserve. I sought to reflect the strength of the cliffs and the power of the ocean on the rocks below. The sun was working its way out of the clouds as I worked to create the painting. The trail above takes you to China Cove.” – mh
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$750.00 – $850.00Shore Cottage 9×12
Unframed size: 9″ x 12″; framed size 15″ x 18″
“At any location, the plein air painter must narrow the scene to an image that she/he feels can be reproduced on 2 dimensions. Moving trees and omitting structures can sometimes create a more inviting image. This painting is my artist view of the estuaries around the Elkhorn Slough, where it meets the village of Moss Landing. I enjoyed the challenge of painting subtle reflections in the water.“ – mh
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$1,250.00 – $1,450.00Song of Spring 16×20 sold
Unframed size: 16″ x 20″; framed size 22″ x 26″
“I’m always drawn to paint big views, and the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer many spectacular scenes. This painting began as a demonstration for my spring studio class. In my studio, I added spring colors to the meadow. There is a sprinkling of wildflowers that often appear in California meadows in the springtime. At this time of year, there are also many bird songs that fill the air. While painting, I listened to all the nesting birds in the trees around my studio: thus the title.” – mh
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$1,100.00 – $1,300.00Sun on Big Sur 12×16
Unframed size: 12″ x 16″; framed size 18″ x 22″
“I painted this plein air, on the coast near Big Sur. I am most at peace while in the open air and surrounded by the beauty of trees, the ocean, or the gardens we humans have created. The majesty of the Big Sur falling down into the Pacific Ocean provokes a sense of wonder. As I paint here, I often encounter people from around the world who have traveled far to see these inspiring views.” – mh
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$4,300.00 – $4,600.00Sundown 24 x 36
Unframed size: 24″ x 36″; framed size 32″ x 44″
“This painting was created after many visits to the coast during that special hour when the sun is setting. I made notes and a few small paintings to help my memory preserve the change of value as the light fades. I was particularly interested in noting how the colors of the sky are reflected in the ocean and surrounding elements. I noted how the land loses definition in the distance when our eyes can still make out detail in the close by rocks and water.” – mh
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$3,700.00 – $3,900.00Viva la Vida 24×30
Unframed size: 24″ x 30″; framed size 30″ x 36″
“When I paint along the Big Sur coast, I feel a wonderful excitement, living life to my fullest. Viva la Vida is an expression of this feeling of joy. Traveling south from Carmel, past the turn into Rocky Point Restaurant, lies this meadow framed by Eucalyptus trees on one side and the rocky coast on the other. Hurricane point lies off in the distance. My painting “Coastal Grazing” is a view of this same meadow looking north.” – mh
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$190.00Wetland View 9×12
Unframed size: 9″ x 12″
“I occasionally travel south from Santa Cruz to the Elkhorn Slough. The area containing the slough, the Elkhorn National Wildlife Preserve, is a little visited but great place for walking, bird watching, appreciating the trees and just enjoying being out in nature. I’ve hiked around and kayaked in the slough. I sometimes take my paints and easel, and on this occasion I found this scene, set off with good morning lighting. I made this painting then and there.“ – mh
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