CALIFORNIA GROWN

OPENING AT WINDWARD

CALIFORNIA GROWN

My latest series of oil paintings, are a celebration of California fruit and a traditional Chinese craft.

The series is done with frames painted on canvas that are reminiscent of Chinese lacquer ware, known as Chinoiserie. The fruits are done in a heavy oil painting technique that sets off the botanical renderings of the orange, lemon, pear, avocado, grape and olive.

                        

“I’m an avid gardener and love that we see all these wonderful fruits growing here on the Central Coast. I have always enjoyed the fruit crate art of the early 1900’s and wanted to profile a few of the beauties that we have in our area.”

California Grown will be at Windward Winery August 1 thru through October 31^st. Windward Winery is located at 1380 Live Oak Road in Paso Robles.  Marc and Maggie and the crew at Windward are always wonderful hosts.  Their tasting room gallery is a beautiful place to display art.  If you are in the area of the California Central Coast between now and the end of October, I hope you'll stop at Windward, enjoy the wine and original art.

   Thanks for your attention.  Remember to support an artist or musician and have a great summer.

  

IMPROVISATIONS AT WINDWARD

HIGH NOTES ON A GOOD TIME

Windward Vineyard has a special place in my heart because of more than Marc and Maggie and their wonderful wine.

This is now the third time a new year begins with an exhibition of my work in their beautiful gallery.  In the past two years I have presented my Plein Air work.  This year, Improvisations is a departure.  Actually it is a return to my roots.  When I was a student, our art department was very much a part of the modernist school.  I painted in an abstract style until our move to Cambria and my study with the great Plein Air colony there.  My time and study with the Wednesday Irregulars has been extraordinary.

However for this exhibition, I did a series of lyrical abstracts and bio morphic paintings.

The Windward Vineyard takes a winter rest, and provided a beautiful setting for the opening reception. 

Manager Anna, has again been as helpful and supportive as she is gracious and beautiful.

The reception was a great time and gave us a chance to visit with some wonderful people.

Here's a closer look at the pieces.

Toccata

Cadence

Sonata Duo

Allegro

Gizmos

Equipose

Aguacate
Thanks for looking in.

ART, WINE & SUNSHINE AT WINDWARD

IT WAS A GREAT PARTY

The rain stopped, the sun shone, friends came 

and we had a delightful reception at Windward Vineyard.

Marc and Maggie added their sparkling 

personality and Rosemary kept the crowd happy 

and sipping.

Congratulations to Marc and Maggie as well.  Just

the night before they were named

the Paso Robles appellation

Wine Persons of the Year.

They were surprised by the announcement but

are certainly deserving.  

Tom took some pictures

and our friends Jacque and Mike Griffin

posted the event on Jacque's Facebook page.

If you are on the Central Coast, I hope 

you'll stop in at Windward and see the collection

WANDERING THE CENTRAL COAST.

The paintings will hang through March.