San Onofre

Ive been camping and getting some sun out at San Onofre all week while painting for this years annual “Paint San Clemente” event. Here are two of the paintings I have managed to complete this week. It’s been cold and densely overcast, which makes waiting for the sun, much like waiting for Godot.

Today I must change camping spots do that will take up part of the day to tear down camp and get set back up again. Once done I will go out and try one more time to do a painting that I like better to turn in by the Saturday deadline.

Dogpatch Afternoon

So, I am happy today because I made my first sale form the new studio. “Dogpatch Afternoon” was one of the 4 paintings I finished while at San Onofre in June. A good friend and teaching partner, Christine Wood was meeting me in the studio today to discuss some upcoming projects we are collaborating on. When we were all done she says. “Rich, I need to look at your paintings again. I think there is something there that I need to get… ” and she left with this in her hand. I am so pleased. Thanks Chris!

Two for the Show

While spending a week soaking up the sun, making new friends and eating sparsely from my ice chest, I also painted at the San Onofre surf beach. I want to share one of the images here called “Two for the Show.” When I asked Jack, my VW man what year the red bus was, he says “Its obviously a 71, you got it all there.” The blue one is mine, which is a 77. Fun times spent at San Onofre.

San Onofre Scenes

So the theme of the week is San Onofre. Here Is a collection of what’s been happening so far for the Paint San Clemente event. I’ll tighten the bus painting soon.

Life is Beautiful

Here is a collection of some more photos of the beautiful California that I live in. It is truly a wonderful part of the world to live in. Most people only get to visit.