Mixed media on 8×10” wood cradled panel, 3/4” thick with navy painted sides.

Location: One of the twisty trees that line Carlsbad Boulevard with blooming Birds of Paradise, overlooking the ocean in Carlsbad Village, California

These paintings symbolize my deep love of ‘neighborhood nature’ in the quirky cities that make up North County San Diego, including the one that I call home, Carlsbad, California. The vibe here is laid back, beachy, and tropical and the landscape reflects it.