Sierra time

Not as much time at the cabin this year - too many other things going on. We're heading up this week though so it will be good to have that mountain air and blue sky.
Last trip I did a few wildflower studies:

sierra wallflower, 6x8" oil on panel

coneflower, 5x7" oil on panel

pinedrops, 6x8" oil on panel

Dog Days of Summer

Typically cool overcast mornings and hot muggy afternoons - no fun going out in the morning to paint, so trying the late afternoon has been more interesting.
The beach is always cooler and the cliffs and rocks are always a challenge to paint. Did try Paradise road one day earlier in the summer - hot and lots of flies, but nice to see water still flowing in the river.

overcast afternoon, 1000 steps  8"x10" oil on panel

sunny afternoon, mesa lane steps, 8"x8" oil on panel

sunny afternoon, hendrys beach, 9"x12" oil on panel

afternoon, shoreline steps, 8"x10" oil on panel

early morning Goleta bach, 8"x10" oil on panel

hot day at white rock, 8"x10" oil on panel