Tea House

Tea House
Painted on April 9, 2008
8"by10"

Another Urban painting, created two blocks from my art studio in the Inner Mission. It's called Tea House because it was a really cold day and a nice girl named "Chris" gave me a cup of warm tea. (Thank you it was just what I needed) It was a cold evening but people were very exited to see somebody painting there neighborhood. It's good to know I have a place to paint so close to my studio.

Burning Hill

Burning Hill
April 7, 2008.
8"by 10"

Why is it called Burning Hill. Because half way through this painting I had to go to the bathroom really bad. I learned another lesson in Painting outside. Bathrooms are not always close, so it's good to go before you leave. I also learned how to finish a painting quickly. When I see this painting I remember how quick I got out of there. It was painted on the back side of Bernal Hill.

21st Strret

21ST Street
Aril 6, 2008.
11"by 14"
Painted in front of Amber and Guillermo's house who live on the East side of Santa Cruz. It was a pleasant setting. Again my box's design payed off because of the wind. I spent about three hours on this painting. It was windy but sunny and not to cold. Guillermo's neighbors were working on the house next door doing their sunday chores. I remember a kite surfer who was doing 360 airs of the 3 foot wind waves. I almost put him in the painting but I am not that Brave yet.

Blow Hole

Blow Hole
8'by10"
Painted April 6, 2008

Blow Hole was Painted in Santa Cruz. My first real Plein Air painting. By this I mean I was serious about the process. My new paint box proved to be designed well because I was able to shut the box when curious dogs strolled by. This was painted on the beach at about 8:30 Am. When I got there no dogs were on the beach. Half way through the painting dogs were everywhere and attempting to sniff my painting. It was a challenge but it gave me a good understanding of the challenges of painting outside. I remember hearing the locals complain to each other how it was a bad spot to paint.

New Paintings.

For everyone who has seen me painting in the street, don't worry I will post these paintings soon. I have been very busy painting but I will post these paintings by sunday. Cheers...Tony

A productive Month

I have completed a lot of paintings this month. I'd say it has been the most productive month I've ever had. I did all of these paintings and I also went to work everyday. It makes me think of how much I could get done if I did not have to work.

I have been getting very quick. Next weekend I plan on doing some plein air painting. I think I am ready. I am excited to try this new approach.

Smoothie Shop

20" by 20"
March 2008

S turn

18 by 18
March 2008

To Santa Cruz

20" by 20"
March 2008

Beach Parking

24"by 24"
March 2008

Passing on the Left

18 by 24
March 2008

Night Scene

24" by 24"
Oil on Canvas
2007

Moto

Moto
16"by 16"

untitled

12 by 36
March 2008

Turn Pipe

12 by 12
March 2008

Untitled

20"by20"
March 2008

Great Brakers

18"by18"
March 2008

Great Highway at Night

Great Highway at Night
18" by 18"
March 2008

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights
18"by 24"
March 2008

Great Turn

Great Turn
12" by 12"
March 2008

Overpass

I painted this on a Saturday. It took around 31/2 to 4 hours.

SF Hill

I painted this today. It took about 3 hours. I am happy with it.

280 to Santa Cruz

I Painted this in about this in about three hours. It was painted on a Thursday (March 6 2008) after work. It pretty much painted itself!

The future

This painting came straight out of my head. I have not done that in a while and it is something I feel I should do more. Working from no visual references freed me up.

This painting took only two hours. I am starting to realize that I am a in the moment painter. My paintings reflect the mood I'm in. Since I'm moody my moods may only last a couple hours. To capture these moods I must work fast.