DPW Help Japan Challenge

This is a benefit sale with all proceeds going to charities that directly benefit the stricken population of Japan.  The theme of this challenge is "home", so I've posted this La Playa Cove painting for auction, with all proceeds to go to the Japanese Red Cross.  This scene is the view out my window, but it's more than "home."  The tsunami showed itself here, elevating the tides several feet beyond normal with fluctuations that lasted for a week.  We were fortunate not to have any damage here (though other parts of California were not so lucky); but observing these effects here at home is a tangible reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings.

6" X 8", oil/cp.  The bidding starts at $50 for this painting, and if it goes over $100, then I am offering the winning bidder a second painting of La Playa Cove. 

Update:  These two paintings sold for a very generous donation, which I made to the Japanese Red Cross in the name of the buyer.  Thank you Michael!

"Cloudburst"  6" X 8", oil/cp

The benefit auction is still ongoing!
The link to the DPW page, with all paintings posted:
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Challenge/FC50B15D-5016-4E5E-87F2-87C3F79BA65B

Fall Cove (sold to benefit Japan)

I was sick over the holiday weekend, and two things always happen when I paint while sick.  1.  I get tentative and fussy with the paint, and 2.  I'm never happy with what I do.   That means a lot of scraping off and re-doing sections until I get mad enough to put some paint down like I mean it.   It was a battle, but I'm finally okay with this one.  Contrary to popular belief, we do get a lovely change of seasons in San Diego!  You just have to pay attention.  6" X 8" oil/canvas panel.

After the Storm (sold)

La Playa Cove, with the last dark clouds moving out after the rains.  The focus is on relative values, and using them to portray the spectacular brightness of the sun and that reflection.  8" X 6" oil on canvas panel.

(Sold)

Cloudburst (sold)

Very fast sketch of some very fast moving dark clouds.  Before I finished painting, they were overhead and it was pouring.  Since this is the view out our window, I was indoors, nice and dry.  6 X 8" oil/canvas panel.

Gray Morning

Grey overcast, plus haze in the air.  Atmospheric!  6" X 8" oil/canvas panel.

Fog

I love when the fog does this, creeping over the Point like fingers.  This was the afternoon of the same day as the previous post.  6 X 8", plein air, oil/canvas panel.

Morning ebb tide

In the morning before the winds come up, especially if the tide is ebbing, the surface of the water is smooth as glass.  8 X 6", plein air, oil/canvas panel.

La Playa Cove (sold)

Fog over the Point.  First painting in our new home; this is the view from our balcony.  Of course it's full of boats, since the Yacht Club is right here, but this is the essence of the water and Point Loma.  This will be a series.  6 X 6", plein air. (sold)