Yosemite

Yosemite oil on board 8" x 8"

Bridalveil Fall is just to the right of center. It flows from a hanging valley.

Bear Creek Rocks and Trees

Bear Creek Trees and Rocks oil on board 8" x 8"

It's difficult to capture the gradual transition from shore to water.

R Street Bridge

R Street Bridge oil on board 8" x 8"

Puddle

Puddle oil on board 8" x 8"

Cabin Cruiser

Cabin Cruiser oil on board 8" x 8"

I saw this boat docked at Moss Landing.

Fryer Goodies

Fryer Goodies oil on board 8" x 8"

 This work was another painting that was shown at the 20th Street Art Gallery 20/20 show. Sad to say, the gallery recently shut its doors. I guess it's a sign of the times, although the owners say they want to devote time to charitable work.

Halloween Jacks Part Two

Chicharron Jack oil on board 7" x 5"

Banana Jack oil on board 7" x 5"

Watermelon Jack oil on board 6" x 8"

Chicharron Jack was carved from another snack. Yes, I'm ashamed to admit that occasionally I eat chicharrones, which are sort of ghoulish. I found out it's not a very good carving medium. Banana Jack was carved from a bananito, or apple banana. The cut edges oxidized, turning black and thus adding a cartoonish look to the face. Fitting to the ghoulish theme, bananas are naturally slightly radioactive due to small amounts of potassium-40. Watermelon Jack was carved from a personal sized melon. The red meat adds a nice sense of mayhem.