Abstract Art Inspired by Nature

The Golden Land

FALL 2023

Abstract landscapes inspired by the variety of subjects that the Southern California scenery provides and its dynamics of composition, textures, shapes, subtlety of colors and rhythms of light and dark. From the coast to the desert. From mountains to fields.

I’ve been exploring the combination of ochre, magenta, avocado green, and teal. No doubt there are lots of warm and earthy seasonal colors that we associate with autumn.

I don't always focus on creating a loose rendition of a photo, sometimes I deconstruct the image and infuse the mood or nostalgia of these places into my work.

  • Autumn in Yosemite Park

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Sunflower Season in Yolo

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Mustard Season in Napa Valley

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Setting Sun in Mt Shasta Park

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Trona Pinnacles (Searles Dry Lake)

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Hidden Valley Boulders in Joshua Tree

    18 inch circle
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel
    with a built-in wall cleat

  • Golden Hour

    30 x 30 inches
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel, framed

  • Pacific Palisades in Pink

    30 x 30 inches
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel, framed

  • Sunset Cliffs

    30 x 30 inches
    oil, cold wax, and pastel on Baltic Birch panel, framed

  • Gold Rush

    30 x 50 inches
    mixed media on canvas

  • The Golden Land

    50 x 50 inches
    mixed media on 2.5” deep canvas