sunshine in the valley

a short drive over the hills to escape the coastal fog. monday painting on figueroa mountain road was sunny, warm and breezy. 
we just pulled over on the side of the road to work - a few hours, mid-day light pretty strong.

red barn, oil on panel, 9"x12"


had the opportunity to stay at the sedgwick reserve - beautiful place with so many things to see, hear and smell. sweeping vistas, wonderful trees and native plants, birds singing, wind rustling, animals and insects making all kinds of noise and the smell of earth, water, plants - herbaceous, pungent, clean and crisp.
such a treat for the senses - the light and color were stunning.

ranch house, oil on panel, 9"x12"

afternoon, sedgwick, oil on panel, 10"x10"



and a quick study as the moon rose against brightly lit hills:

moonrise, oil on panel, 8"x8"