Here are some of my small sketches from this week in Carmel, California. I am participating in the Carmel Art Festival, a plein air painting contest.
I first studied landscape painting at the University of California at Santa Cruz an hour north of here, and I’ve been painting in the area for the last 25 years.
Ranch Hand Houses, Palo Corona. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
I’ve always felt that growing up in California and being surrounded by the natural beauty of this state is what made me want to become a landscape painter in the first place. It’s always a pleasure coming back.
The Top of Corral de Cielo. 20 x 30 cm, oil on linen.
San Benancio Road. 25 x 35 cm, oil on linen.
Point Sur. 20 x 30 cm, oil on linen.
The Pastures of Heaven. 25 x 35 cm, oil on linen.
Approaching Fog, Point Lobos. 55 x 70 cm, oil on linen.
Point Lobos Cliffs. 35 x 25 cm, oil on linen.
Point Lobos Cliffs in the Sun. 25 x 35 cm, oil on linen.
Live Oaks, Corral de Tierra. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Big Sur Sketch, Morning. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Big Sur Sketch, Afternoon. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Marc, Very nice grouping! Next time let me know you are coming!
Best,
Frank Serrano
Great work! You have such a knack for capturing the feel of a place. Carmel is such an oft-painted area, but your compositions feel so fresh, and your colors really ring true!
You are my hero 🙂
So beautiful, Marc. Your compositions are so interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Nice paintings Marc! Welcome back to CA and good luck.
These all really “speak” California to me even though I’ve only been there 2x. I love these wide open landscapes.
So beautiful, light and fresh ..
Mark, these are just fantastic paintings! I’d love to feature your work in one of my upcoming blogs about plein air painting. Would you be game? A few images, and a short interview with you. Just let me know! I’m in Big Sur most of the time, but in NYC part of the summer. Always available by email though. Again, just outstanding work! Erin
I’ve just had a look at your blog and your work is fantastic! There is a real freshness and purity of light about it. Very inspiring. I need to come back more often. If you ever fancy a small painting swap let me know!
Wow, Marc these are totally awesome. One day would like to make a trip there myself.