L.A. River

May 22, 2013

I see this view of the L.A. River every time I take the 10 east to the 5--a quick glimpse of the concrete channel in the distance with its old 7th and 6th Street bridges looking like they are piled on top of each other. I was determined to paint it, but how?

L.A. River V, 2013
Oil on linen, 42" x 48"
Rented

Last summer while driving around the area I discovered one transition ramp where I could get a clear shot at a photo, but it was impossible to stop. I enlisted the help of a friend to drive me one morning and we went in a loop--from the 5 south to the 10 west, snapping a picture from the ramp, off on Alameda, up to 4th Street, back on the 5, over and over again. (This is starting to sound like "The Californians" on Saturday Night Live.)

I'm really happy with this piece--one of those times a painting came out like I first pictured it.

Funny, the day I started it I came in from the studio to find Jacques watching the futuristic movie In Time with Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried. It was filmed right down there under the bridges. I guess I am not the only one whose eye has been caught by this view.

A Walk in the Park

April 11, 2013

These paintings are based on evening hikes through Griffith Park when we had our shop in Larchmont Village. I love this wild setting surrounded by the dense city.

From Griffith Park, 2007

Oil on linen, 30" x 60"

Rented

From Griffith Park II, 2008

Oil on linen, 36" x 48"
Available

From Griffith Park III, 2009

Oil on linen, 24" x 36"
Rented

From Griffith Park IV, 2008

Oil on linen, 36" x 48"

Private Collection

March 22, 2013

BIG SKY COUNTRY: The Hollywood Riviera.

My friend Mary Trainor sent me these images of two paintings she bought for her Riviera home over 20 years ago. I didn't see a connection between them at the time but now I notice they both have a very low horizon. Both Todd's Shipyard and Mono Lake were endangered back then. The shipyard is gone now but the lake is thriving.

It's nice to see these again. Thanks, Mary!

Todd's Shipyard 1986

Oil on linen, 36" x 42"

Collection: Mary Trainor

Mono Lake 1988

Oil on canvas, 48" x 60"

Collection: Mary Trainor

March 12, 2013

Welcome to my first art blog! (I am still figuring out the 21st century.) Here are some older paintings I would like to share. I will add new pieces as I complete them.