Marin Coast

Marin Coast, acrylic on paper, 12"x9"

One of the best parts of San Francisco is our wilderness backyard just across the Golden Gate Bridge.  The Marin Headlandsare a world away yet only a quick ride across the bridge. On weekends, you can even take the MUNI 76x– it always please me to see that bus from the city winding over the hills.  I have hiked up and above Fort Cronkhite countless times and it has always been an inspiration for my art.  The Adventure Peopleeven had a photo shoot on one occasion.  This latest painting is of the view looking down to Tennessee Cove. It is at the end of trail that was closed for years.  The drop off at the edge is a bit scary, but it’s worth the view.

Painting Calm

There are many positive and appropriate ways to respond to the horrible state of the world.  And in no way do I want to be either dismissive or ignore what is happening.  But, just to maintain my own personal sanity and not be overwhelmed by anger, sometimes I need to paint something calm and quiet like the old barn at Año Nuevo State Park.

Creeks and Dunes 16

Last Friday a friend and I took a little drive to Pescadero and back. I love how you can get just minutes south of Pacifica on Route 1 and quickly feel like you have driven hours and hours away from a big city.  Pescadero has always been a favorite quick escape. The purpose of this trip was some photography or an ongoing project.   In the meantime I could not resist another quick series of 16 4”x4” paintings using the photos.  They include places like San Gregorio Creek and Pescadero Marsh.

Tennessee Cove

Tennessee Cove, acrylic on paper, 12”x9”, 2016

The beach is closed due to erosion and dangerous high surf, and even with a few rain showers, a Tennessee Valley hike like the one we took last Saturday is always inspiring.