Monday, September 15, 2014

Boardwalk at Night, Santa Cruz

Boardwalk at Night
original oil painting, SOLD
Elliott Fouts Gallery

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a seaside amusement park that has been operating since 1907. In my painting you can see the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, the Boardwalk's most popular ride. The unique location spans a wide sandy beach where it’s not unusual to see otters, dolphins, sea lions and even whales.

I was interested in the light and colors at night at the amusement park. As the sun was setting, the neon signs and lights contrasted with the evening shadows. There were hints of purple and yellow in the clouds reflecting the sun setting in the sky.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
original oil painting, 10x8 SOLD
Viewpoints Gallery Sept 2-27 
 
On Sunday, as I was hanging my paintings for my show at Viewpoints Gallery, I sold this painting of the Golden Gate Bridge.  Several people came into the gallery, one woman who came through owns several of my paintings and she picked this painting of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Stop by for the Reception on Friday, September 5 from 5-8 at Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St, Los Altos, CA.