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It’s mornings like this that make me wish I was free to paint all day 🥹, then I remember I need money and health insurance. Absolutely gorgeous out!!! At the end, a fog drifted in and it was beautiful in every direction. Epic cloud formations too! #pleinair #painting

I’ve done a few paintings this week but have been too tired to share. They’re all just “okay” in my mind, but it’s always nice to get out and paint. The morning colors are always a treat. #pleinair #painting

It’s pure torture not having the time to paint when autumn is at its peak. 🥺 Managed to get out this morning though. Watching the leaves fly in the wind like glitter with every breeze never gets old. #autumn #pleinair #gouache

A beautiful day off. A moment to kick my feet up and relax, and also sneak in a painting. I beelined to Heather Farms to paint roses, and despite a cloudy forecast it ended up being almost TOO sunny and hot. Not complaining though, every second was enjoyed. #pleinair #roses #painting

The skies have been sooo gorgeous these past few mornings, but this was the first one that I could paint before the colors were gone. Not as vibrant as the other mornings but still awe-inspiring. Of course we included the morning birds. #pleinair #painting #sunrise

made a lil reel for that last painting:

Some recent painting sales 🥹🥹🥹. So grateful, so honored. The world is a tough place right now, so these moments are extra meaningful and bright. Thank you so much for letting my work shine in your homes.

Back working with a dream client/realtor/neighbor that has me paint custom gifts. It’s SO much fun. This homeowner just sold their home, and one particularly special place was their custom kitchen. Lemons for a splash of color, coincidentally the tree outside looks like a lemon. #painting #gouache

Happy Halloween! Not a pumpkin, but still something orange. This little raccoon is wondering how he’s going to fit this in his non-existent mouth.

While Jon and the pups hiked the trails, I did two little sunrise paintings. It’s nice to have a change of scenery and a little extra sleep this morning. #pleinair #sunrise

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The cows and coyotes were feasting this morning. There was a quick fading fog covering the field which made for a fun different take of this composition. Included the coyote family that was hunting in the mist. #pleinair #painting

I almost turned to go home because it would be 30 mins sitting in the parking lot before sunrise 😅. Instead I just wandered around in the half-dark and found the most beautiful little rose. No sunlight but still worth painting. #rose #pleinair #painting

Painted these rotten half eaten pomegranates this morning. It seemed appropriate for the times. I am bummed I didn’t have more time with them, but they were already starting to mold and become hazardous 😅. #stilllife #painting #allaprima

Doing more still life’s since it’s now too dark in the morning to paint before work. Luckily our satsuma tree has a ton of fruit this year so we have lots of subject matter. #painting #stilllife #sunflowers

Just a baby painting this morning. It’s too dark in the am to do plein air now, but at least we have lots of cute things inside to paint. I made that little vase! It is a new favorite. #painting #ceramics #bird

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I almost never work on a painting over one session, but this is an exception. Not sure if I will just finish it in the studio since it was pretty unpleasant to be under all the freeway noise 😅. It’s a good start though, I think! 22x28” #pleinair

On this episode of Artist Hoarders, you’ll see me finally using this giant ass easel that has been in a corner for many years among a sad collection of cardboard boxes, old mats, and lamps. I didn’t get around to this painting yet but at least it is ready.

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Longer nights. The moon and stars were still shining bright after my workout. By the time I drove to the park the moon was still up and by the time I finished the painting, the light hadn’t even touched the leaves. 🥺 I guess my morning paintings will just be a little darker this month. #pleinair

The clouds this morning were really beautiful. Next week is all rain so saying goodbye to all this “California Gold”. #pleinair #morningmeditation

Cat angels everywhere 🥺. I wasn’t expecting a tearful painting session but the penultimate episode of WTF with Marc Maron was so bittersweet. Sigh. Anyway, enjoy the morning birds (just have to put the wires in) and a young coyote on the hunt. #pleinair

Spent the morning at a friend’s incredible home in the hills. I was taken by her apple tree with the most beautiful red apples! I had no way of getting my umbrella up so had to paint through the dappled light. It was a challenge 😅. #pleinair #painting

Added some wires into this one so the birds have somewhere to land. I could spend all day watching them flutter to and from their little spot. #pleinair

What a gorgeous morning. It’s days like this that are extra hard to go back to work. The light was awe inspiring and at the peak right when I had to pack up and go home. LOVE post rain sunrises! #pleinair #pleinairpainting

It’s getting too cold to just go straight to the hills after a workout. Look at my red hand 😅. Going to pack some sweatpants and boots next time! I decided to paint next to my car to avoid muddy shoes and having to wash them again, but luckily there were gorgeous views all around! #pleinair

Rock study 🪨
Oils 4x6
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The morning birds are reliable friends. I love watching them flutter to and from the wires. I’ve painted this spot probably dozens of times now but the changing skies make it feel exciting and new each time. #pleinair #pleinairpainting #sunrise