Some Landscapes

It had been a rather cold and windy spring for San Francisco and the surrounding area, making it less pleasant for painting landscapes. I was able to paint a few that I'm happy with that seemed to bode well, continuing from the fall seasons work.

So here are a couple...

Golden Gate Park, Wispy Fog, 2008, oil on canvas, 20 x 16

Lincoln Park Hole 6, 2008, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches.

And a few more.. For the most part I try to stay true to the oneshot plein air tradition, but these required some touch ups in the studio.

Golden Gate Park, Marx Meadow, 2008, oil on canvas, 20 x 16

Presidio Bluffs Loop, 2008, oil on canvas, 20 x 16

Occasionally I try to push the abstraction even further while remaining true to the location. At a certain point though the work can be done in the studio (it was cold!).

Muir Beach Hills, 2008, oil on canvas, 20 x 16