#70 "Forgotten" 11x14 oil on canvas

"Foregotten"

Rainy day here in So Cal so I decided to paint another boat from the "boat graveyard" in Ninilchik, Alaska.

This is the third in a series of paintings I'm doing that involve boats that don't float, at least in their current condition and location. Just wonder where that ol' boat has been???

Santa Barbara Island Sunset

This is the third year in a row that I've videoed this awesome event! This is the sun setting behind Santa Barbara Island. It's a small island far off the So Cal coast and I would bet most folks from LA are totally unaware of it's existence. Every year at this time as earth rotates on it axis, the sun sets behind this tiny jewel making for a spectacular sight. I've put CW Mundy's, "Climbing Higher" from his CD, "Road Trip" as a background song. CW's CD can be purchased on his website, CW Mundy.com  Check it out.

Watch for the green flash!!!

Enjoy...

#69 "Identified Performers" 16x20 oil

"Identified Performers" having what we call, "A Moment."

This is the second large painting (16x20) I've done of the, "Identified Performers." Steve Guidone from Manhattan Beach, CA has the first and this one is now in the hands of Ron Mayes down in Beaumont, Texas. I've played music with these guys most all of my adult life and I can't tell you how much fun it's been! I wanted both to have a painting that would always remind them of the great fun we've had and our lasting friendship!!!

* For the history behind these paintings, scroll down to entry #61.

Here's another song from our band, Turkey Run that we had back in the 70s. This is Ron Mayes (owner of this particular painting) singing, "Tell Me Baby" live at McCabes in Santa Monica, CA. We always called Ron, "The Dove." In the actual photo from the front that is displayed in the video, Gene Libbea was  playing bass that day... Doesn't get much better than that!

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#68 "Foxen Canyon Road" 11x14 oil on canvas

Jim and I at the Foxen Winery

For Linda's birthday, we went to one of our favorite places up in Santa Barbara County. Along with my sister and brother in law, we headed for, "Sideways" country. We stayed in Solvang but headed out to Los Olivos and points beyond! This is a view off Foxen Canyon Road. Took this shot while on our way to Foxen Vineyard to do a little wine tasting. Foxen Vineyard is one of the many locations used in the movie "Sideways."

Here's a pic of my brother in law Jim and I "recreating" a scene from the movie. We decided it was in ours and everyone else's best interest to steer clear of the acting business! Wine tasting is more fun!!!

Off Foxen Canyon Road

I did this painting in, "Sideways" country, upside down while standing right side up!  Think about it....