De la Guerra Morning Shadows, Santa Barbara, California

De la Guerra Morning Shadows

Oil on Canvas  12x24 Original is Sold

Half my strategy in choosing painting views revolves around shade. Working outside nearly everyday will force you to do that. This spot is cool because I can move from one side of the building to the other if I last past noon.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

12x24 Canvas - $300

12x24 Paper - $200
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

De la Guerra and Meridian Studios, Santa Barbara, California

De la Guerra and Meridian Studios

Oil on Canvas  24x30  Original is Sold

Can the roofs get any more orange? Its amazing how flat color can do so much. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x30 Canvas - $475

24x30 Paper - $350
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Bright Light at the Coral Casino, Montecito, California

Bright Light at the Coral Casino

Oil on Canvas  24x30  Original is Sold

Sometimes you just have to go with those bright colors.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x30 Canvas - $475

24x30 Paper - $350
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Casa del Herrero, Montecito, California

Casa del Herrero

Oil on Canvas  20x16  Original is Sold

One of the nicest places to hang out and paint for an afternoon. I felt like I was connecting with all the past pleasurable experiences this garden has given.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

20x16 Canvas - $300

20x16 Paper - $200
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Cachuma Winter 2013, Santa Ynez, California

Cachuma Winter 2013

Oil on Wood Panel  12x16  Original is Available at $500

The water seemed low back then. I'm scared to go look at it today. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

12x16 Canvas - $250

12x16 Paper - $150
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Red Barn at Larner Vineyard, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, California

Red Barn at Larner Vineyard

Oil on Canvas  24x36  Original is Available at $1400

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x36 Canvas - $600

24x36 Paper - $375
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Butterfly Beach in Orange and Blue, Montecito, California

Butterfly Beach in Orange and Blue

Oil on Canvas  20x48  Original is Sold

The colors where so awesome here, I had to stay. 

I was cool in the shade on this hot hot day. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

20x48 Canvas - $650

24x48 Paper - $375
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

"Bird Refuge Mountain View", Santa Barbara, California

Bird Refuge Mountain View

Oil on Canvas  24x48  Original is Sold

I've been driving by this view for the past 7 years thinking about what a great painting it would make. I finally walked the couple hundred yards from East Beach and was greeted with fluffy clouds and a cool breeze. Bike riders and stroller pushers where giving my thumbs ups and waves as they cruised by.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x48 Canvas - $700

24x48 Paper - $425
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

"Butterfly Cypress and the Coral Casino", Montecito, California

Butterfly Cypress and the Coral Casino

Oil on Canvas  24x36  Original is Sold

To paint something you must know it.  I feel like this tree might know me too. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x36 Canvas - $600

24x36 - $375
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

"Butterfly Cypress", Montecito, California

Butterfly Cypress

Oil on Canvas  24x30  Original is Sold

I'm not sure which one of these Butterfly Beach paintings I like the most. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x30 Canvas - $500

24x30 - $350
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Butterfly Cypress, Montecito, California

Butterfly Cypress

Oil on Canvas  24x30  Original is Sold

I can't really hang out here enough. I try to limit my painting days here to 2-3 times a month. 

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

24x30 Canvas - $500

24x30 - $350
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Ice Plants and Clouds at East Beach, Santa Barbara, California

Ice Plants and Clouds at East Beach

Oil on Canvas  20x40  Original is Sold

One of the greatest places to play beach volleyball. Lots of beach, lots of players and beautiful views in every direction.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

20x40 Canvas - $600

20x40 - $375
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Courthouse Arch, Santa Barbara, California

Courthouse Arch

Oil on Canvas  30x30  Original is Sold

There should be more buildings like the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The centerpiece is the huge arch and sunken garden. The designer must of had a good understanding of the local climate to create such a harmonious balance of nature and structure.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 16 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

30x30 Canvas - $600

30x30 - $375
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Levels, Carpinteria, California

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Levels

Oil on Canvas  22x30  Original is Available for $1200

You wouldn't think a marsh would be one of the best places to paint but it certainly is in this county. The vibrant local colors of the marsh and the extraordinary view of the foothills and mountains provide enough material for a 100 paintings.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

20x30 Canvas - $400

20x30 - $325
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara

North Refugio Road

Oil on Canvas  22x30  Original is Sold

There is another road besides San Marcos Pass that connects our front country with the Santa Ynez Valley. North Refugio Road has a magical feeling. I spent the day with the cows, butterflies and the lady bugs. Down by the bubbling brook below the the ancient moss covered trees I thought I might of seen one or two fairies.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 19 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

22x30 Canvas - $400

22x30 - $325
(They can also be printed bigger or smaller then this size if needed)

Santa Barbara Sunset Panorama, View from Stearn's Wharf

Santa Barbara Sunset Panorama

Oil on Canvas  20x60  Original is Sold

The wind usually picks up in the afternoon out on the wharf. Many times when I have been out there painting, it will die down just before sunset and theres a perfect 1/2 hour and the view looks and feels like this.

"Giclee"/Fine Art Print - Limited Edition of 20 - 16 still available

Epson Ultrachrome HD Pigment Inks on 

Lex Jet Canvas or Epson Cold Press Natural Paper

20x60 Canvas - $850

20x60 - $475

"Magical Sky at Hendry's", Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, California

"Magical Sky at Hendry's", 24x36 inches, oil on canvas, donated for Taste of the Town, live auctioned for $3750! All the money went to support the Arthritis Foundation of Santa Barbara.

I do have limited edition prints available of this painting. There are 23/25 prints left. A full size 24x36 inch giclee on canvas is $600.

I'm claiming this is the best sky I've ever painted. I finally figured out how to add another layer of depth. I really can't wait to get another shot at some dramatic multi leveled clouds!

"Leadbetter Colors", Santa Barbara, California

"Leadbetter Colors", Santa Barbara, California

24 x 36 inches

oil on canvas

original is Sold

A 24 x 36 giclee on canvas is $600. There are 19/20 prints available

As the sun moves into the afternoon, the cliff starts to become in shade. Its really a nice moment when it is partially illuminating the cliff and the point is in shadow. 

"Epic Ellwood", Goleta, California

"Epic Ellwood", Goleta, California

36 x 72 inches

oil on canvas

original framed for $7500

A 36 x 72 giclee on canvas is $1200. There are 19/20 limited edition prints available.

I grew up walking to these bluffs. The shade always made for a great place to take a break. Now I like to spend my day in the shade and take my break in the sun on the beach.

"Hammmonds Cloudy Panorama", Montecito, California

"Hammmonds Cloudy Panorama", Montecito, California

24 x 60 inches

oil on canvas

original is Sold

A 24 x 60 giclee on canvas is $950. There are 20/20 prints available

When I first quit my job as a stockbroker I would come to this beach once or twice a week to paint. I credit it with teaching me quite a bit about painting nature. 

"Courthouse Lawyers", Santa Barbara, California

"Courthouse Lawyers"

30 x 40 inches

oil on canvas

original is Sold

A 30x40 giclee on canvas is $750. There are 17/20 prints available

Probably one of the finest examples of architecture in our city. There more I paint it the more I see the genius in its design.

"Butterfly Beach Bay", Montecito, California

"Butterfly Beach Bay"

20 x 30 inches

oil on canvas

original is Sold

A 20x30 giclee on canvas is $400. There are 19/20 prints available

In the middle of Winter I find myself in the perfect spot at 9 am. No wind and an amazing view with my feet in the sand. Thats the Coral Casino at the point. Rincon Mountain is the blue lump beyond.

"Wharf Profile", Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

"Wharf Profile", 30x24 inches, oil on canvas, original for $1200. 

A 30x24 giclee on canvas is $500.
There are 19/20 prints still available.

The wind backed off and left us with a cool, clear December day. This was painted in the afternoon assisted by the warm sun.

"Haskell's with The Bacara", Goleta, California

"Haskell's with The Bacara", 12x24 inches, oil on canvas, original is still available at $550

A 12x24 Giclee on canvas is $300

There are 18/20 prints available.
All of us Goletians have feelings about this beach and the resort that now sits on sacred ground. To their credit, they host an art show to benefit the Gaviota Coast... And they did get a hundred or so prints from me for their guest rooms. Not of this image though...

"Avila Sunrise", Port San Luis, California

"Avila Sunrise"
6x6 inches, oil on panel, original has been sold

A 12 x 12 inch Giclee on canvas is $175.

When light becomes a liquid...

"Avila Gold and Green Sunrise", Port San Luis, California

"Avila Gold and Green Sunrise", 14x11 inches, oil canvas, original is sold

A Giclee on canvas at 28x22 inches is $400.

There are 20/20 prints available of this painting.

"Island View above Arroyo Burro", Santa Barbara, California

"Island View above Arroyo Burro", 44 x 29 inches, oil on canvas, Original is still available at $2200

A Giclee on stretched canvas is $800

There are 19/20 prints available.

This is the view from the Glider Port above Arroyo Burro. It's not an easy place to paint as its very windy and very sunny there. I had to finish this at home as I couldn't get a good 2nd session up on the hill.

"Alice Keck Park on a Warm Spring Day", Santa Barbara, California

"Alice Keck Park on a Warm Spring Day"
20 x 24 inches
oil on canvas
sold

A 20 x 24 Giclee on stretched canvas is $350.
19/20 prints available

I remember sailing little boats out into the pond when I was young. The garden seemed so big then. Today I watched as the city dwellers and tourists wandered and enjoyed an amazing Spring day. I little hot to stand and paint for 4 hours but the breeze would always come just as I was about to give up.

'Mission Colors", Santa Barbara, California

"Mission Colors"
30x24 inches, 2015, original is sold

Giclee on stretched canvas for $500.
18/20 prints available