Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Back to the Hollywood Hills

This painting came back to me recently after a 20-year stint in Oregon! I'm happy to have it again. It was part of a short series of views from the LA's iconic Mulholland Drive.

From Mulholland Drive II, 1997
Oil on canvas, 41 x 54
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

LA River #19

This one was a challenge! So much blue space. I'm pretty happy with the result.

L.A. River XIX: Clearing Storm, 2016
Oil on linen, 36" x 60"
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If you find yourself in Calabasas City Center, this painting and my previous piece will be hanging in the lobby of City Hall through October.


Paintings being hung at Calabasas City Hall.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

After the Storm

There really is quite a bit of life along the river. After a rainy day, cyclists, skateboarders and dog walkers take to the pathways.






LA River XIII: After the Storm
oil on linen, 36" x 48", 2015
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Friday, March 20, 2015

LA River: Exploring the Downtown Bridges

A new painting: This iconic view is from the floor of the river looking north to the 1931 Fourth Street bridge, with the 1929 First Street bridge in the background. Both were designed by the great city engineer Merrill Butler.




LA River XVII
oil on linen, 36" x 60", 2015
Private collection.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Small Paintings for an L.A. Show

I'm excited to have these four small L.A. River pieces accepted by Couturier Gallery in Los Angeles for their annual group exhibit "Present Art," a collection of smaller, affordable works by 24 artists.

L.A. River XII: Field Trip
oil on linen, 12" x 9', 2014
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L.A. River XIII: The Source
oil on panel, 10' x 14", 2014
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L.A. River XIV: Widening
oil on linen on panel, 6" x 12", 2014
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L.A. River XV: Recreation Center
oil on linen, 9" x 12", 2014
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The opening reception is this Saturday, December 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 and the show runs through January 3rd. More info:  http://www.couturiergallery.com/showdetail.asp?ShowID=173


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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Looking Downriver

A new piece in my L.A. River series, looking south from the Arroyo Seco confluence near Elysian Park. In the distance is the new Metro Gold Line Bridge framing the century-old North Broadway and Spring Street bridges.

L.A. River XVI; Three Bridges
oil on linen, 48" X 48"  2014
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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Redondo Beach

This summer view of the beach was done for my sister Anne, who lives nearby.
Redondo Beach, 2009
oil on linen, 26" x 32"
Collection: Anne and Scott Salisbury