Tidal Tomales Bay

I was visiting a longtime friend this weekend in Pt Reyes where it was sunny and very warm. There must have been a thousand people on bicycles zipping about, but I opted for paint and brushes, enchanted by the view of tidal flats at this end of Tomales Bay
9" x 12"   300#  paper

Peach

The seasons are changing, but the peaches are still ripening. I had to pose this perfect example and paint it.
7" x 7"

Hydrangeas in a Glass Bowl

This watercolor is a study for a larger painting - tho since I began painting these lovely blooms they have faded considerably, and as they age they are still beautiful in their subtlety.
Is this an allegory??
9 1/2" x 13 1/4"     $200.

Hydrangea Bouquet in a Yellow Vase

Now I am making bouquets of these blossoms of summer. Some of the blooms have faded to cream and pale green and dusty violets and soft blue.  Dreamy color!
This was painted on cold press paper and is 8 1/4" x 11 1/4"

Eggplants

I saw these little beauties in the market and I couldn't resist. I think they are called Sicilian eggplants, small and striped, very lovely.. I will cook them tonight!
8" x 10 1/4"    $150.

Eucalptus Trees in the Presidio

This past weekend I participated in an event called a  "Paint-Out" in the Presidio, sponsored by the California Watercolor Association in conjunction with the 41st National Exhibition being held there this summer. It was fun!  The day was sparkling and everyone was energized and feeling ready for the adventure. You are given a specific time and theme and then you're on your own...
I painted this scene of the light coming thru a dense wall of eucalyptus trees creating a backlight on the young cypress trees planted in front of a typical Presidio Victorian.

Big Trees in the Park

It is high summer now and the meadows are baking hot, so the deep shade these large trees offer is very welcoming.