Thanks Peggy Kroll-Roberts....

"Splash Sisters" was a hit!  Peggy Kroll-Roberts runs tough and productive workshops.  I attended her figure class at the popular Knowlton Gallery near SF in Lodi, CA where I asked Peggy to suggest several of her solid video lessons for me to work from after I finished her class.  She did, and they have been a great addition to her on the spot teaching.  The result: At the Allied Artisis of the Santa Monica Mts. & Seashore spring show and sales event this past weekend this PK-R inspired painting got lots of attention right from the start.  I plan to do more!  It was purchasaed by a young man who I am told has a fine beach home overlooking the Pacific.  How neat that "Splash Sisters" will continue to have a good time and bring a bit of sunshine in to this perfect setting. 

"Joy"

I was painting with The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mt's. & Seashore on a shining Saturday morning.  The location was a cliff above a famous beach landmark, the high rock at Point Dume in Malibu.  As I was painting this smaller 6x8 plein air, a guy came to the high spot on the cliff  and spread his arms wide as if to take in all that he could see.  A few minutes later a dad and his daughter.  The girl did the same gesture.  Later on, it was a hiking couple.  They both made the same gesture.  So I had to add it, and called it what I thought they were feeling - "Joy".  I will make it a part of my exhibit at the March 24, 10-5 exhibit and sales event at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, CA. 

Ann & "Luci"

We were headed for an Oscar bash at a good neighbors home and I decided to dash off this small gift.  Ann and her pal "Luci" - always the most stylish of pups, looked glam as ever in her colorful gold, yellow, and white ribbon colar [not shown here].  This 5x7 features her usual dress of always fresh pink ear ribbons.  Neat dog - and the party was great!

Have to leave it half done...

It's a start - all be it a rough one.  "Shiny" surfaces are new to me, but I hope to figure it out. I'll give it a rest for a week or so.  This is a camper parked at Leo Carillio Beach off PCH just west of Malibu.  The shape is fine - but the reflections need planning.   I'll leave it up in the studio and when I am ready - I'll get back to it.  I need it done for the Allied Artisis Sale at the King Gillette Ranch on March 24.   

"Top Down Weather" - Malibu, CA

Finished this morning.  My wife asked me not to sell it.  She wants it for her collection.  Plans are to offer it at the March 24 Allied Artisis event sale at The King Gillette Ranch. We'll see what happens?  [8"x10"]

Finished one - started another!

Taking the photo of "Royal Palm" was a royal pain.  I am not sure I got it right, but I do like the painting composition and execution.  Now it's on to the canyons through the Santa Monica Mountains.  This is Las Vergenis Canyon coming from Malibu.  Can't wait to place in that neat rd sports car that just happened to come by when I was painting. Got a photo [heard it coming!].  Should be done by the end of the weekend I think.   Here's another one for the March 24 Allied Artists show event at the King Gillette Ranch.   [That's on the next canyon east of this location.]   

Worked to finish "Royal Palm - The Adamson House" today.

The Adamson House is one of the royal places on the Malibu coast.  I spotted this composition as I was hunting a place to paint on the property as part of the collection I will sell at the upcoming Allied Artists event at the King Gillette Ranch on Sunday, March 24.  I am standing with my back to the beach, and these very old and beautiful royal palms cast their shadown up the lawn to the home property wall.  I liked coming out of the darkness to the light on the house, and the looming clear sky.   Basic shapes,  Fun to do.