Cassin Finch Chirping

Birds are chirping around our home as if they were saying they are happy summer is upon us. One of my favorite birds is this colorful little Cassin Finch. Entire families of finches seem to be all over the place only occasionally chased away by ornery Scrub Jays and Robins. I painted this little guy or lady because it is so happy and loaded with color. Ink and watercolor.

Hotel Del Coronado Beach

A beach side view of the Hotel Del Coronado in the San Diego area. This view is not the one we normally see when we see this famous hotel. This original painting was given to our long time friends Jerry and Ellen Halamuda who live in Poway near San Diego. Ink and watercolor.

Flower Fields

Poppies, blue flowers and fresh grasses make up this shaky little image. This was done on location in northern California while sneezing, sniffling and rubbing my itchy eyes during a warm day in May. I was a little uncomfortable while doing this so it was not exactly fun. The scene was just too nice to pass up. The blue, green and orange hues made me stay to draw and paint. Ink and watercolor.

Farmers Market Basket

All across the country, the local growers are bringing their fruits and vegetables to the street markets. It's a great time of the year to purchase the freshest of all fruits and vegetables.

This image shows some carrots, corn and tomatos in a wicker basket ready to be purchased. July is actually the optimum time to enjoy. Tomatos are my favorite and it seems I gorge myself on them.

Go out to a local market and see all that is available.

Old Lines

Since I am in my old home town of Auburn at least once a week, I find it difficult to not stop to sketch this fascinating architecture at this old renovated hotel. It was once called the Auburn Hotel and now it is referred to as the Auburn Promenade which houses offices for merchants.

The old, worn lines are unique and so much fun to draw. 8" x 10", ink and watercolor.