Napa Valley Mustard

The February mustard blossomed profusely this year because of the recent rains. This painting was done in Napa Valley.

Greg Larock Plein Air Workshop

Here we are: me, Char and Marcy, in Laguna Beach awaiting Greg Larock's demonstration. As well as being an accomplished plein air painter, Greg is a remarkable instructor who has the ability to pass his knowledge along to his students with great ease.

Following are my interpretations of Laguna Beach and Balboa Island during the workshop.

Seasonal Color

The autumn leaves have been gloriously vibrant this year, giving my paints reason to sing. This painting captures a friend's vineyard who lives on Westside Road.

The White Horse

A pasture in Santa Rosa, containing several curious horses, caught our interest.

Michele-Schlumberger Vineyard

On a glorious autumn day, high above Dry Creek Valley, my artist friends and I painted the parade of leaves on exhibition in the vineyards. As I looked out at the hills, the bright colored leaves show how vineyards are being planted higher and higher in the Sonoma County hills.

Dunnsden Vineyard in the Autumn

The gracious hospitality of Sandy and Gavin Dunn was once again extended to Monday Morning Painters last week at their Dunnsden Vineyard in Healdsburg. The day was warm and sunny and we all were inspired to paint the beauty of their property.

A Breath of Autumn & Autumn Vineyard

The glorious Sonoma County vineyards are in full regalia this season. These images were painted at White Oak Vineyards and Winery during Judy Butler's workshop.