Circus Vargas Tent Raising

This is one of my favorite subjects to paint. Maybe because of my love for the movie Dumbo and the opening sequence when the tents are being raised by the elephants and men during a storm. I always look forward to watching and painting this tent, even tough I hate the challenge of the yellow design on the material that ruins the shape and form of the overall tent. This painting is in oil and about 11x14". Roustabouts and machinery included in the shadows.

Los Olivas Adobe

This was an amazing location to paint until they decided to restore the building and surrounding walls. I only wish I had done more sketching there. The bell tower was missing plaster and showed years of neglect. Now it is pristine and not as interesting.

Catering Truck On Thompson Blvd.

-Here's a catering truck that was parked on Thompson Blvd. across from the Corner Cafe. I painted it as the sun was setting.

Plein Air Ventura

Hello Everyone!

I am starting this post to help build appreciation of plein air painting in Ventura County.

This is a 9 x 12 inch sketch of the China Gate across from the San Buenaventura Mission.