 Sky Dancer 11x14 This was an interesting and challenging painting. Award Winner! |
 Simplicity 20 x 24 This was done from a smaller sketch made during workshop with Daniel Pinkham |
 Emerald Cove, Santa Rosa Island After dragging gear through the pine forest, I saw this gorgeous cove. Part of a David Gallup workshop to the Channel Isladns |
 Painted Cave, 6 x 8 My first kayak painting! I propped my small easel on my lap and wrapped kelp around my paddles for stability. Loved being on/in the water while painting. A full experience! Idaho |
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 Idaho Morning, 6 x8 sold Early morning just north of Ketchum, Idaho. This has been redone in 30 x 40 format. |
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 Surf Light 6 x6 Another Randy Higbee entry. The winter light on the water always entrances me. |
 Unexposed 8 x 10 Plein Air figure study. |
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 Anacapa Cliffs 11 x 14 Magical cliffs at Anacapa Island in the Channel Islands |
 Bold 16 x 20 Painted from a 9 x 12 sketch done at Rancho Palos Verdes during Daniel Pinkham workshop. Dan had us go deep and see why a scene attracted us. Unusual for me, I feel the power of moving forward in this scene. |
 Respect at Hammond's 9 x 12 (sold) Hammond's Beach is near my home so I often run down when surf is up. This day was intense and I felt respect for the surfers, just as they obviously felt great respect for the forces of nature. |
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 Cold Springs Creek 8 x 10 |
 Joy 6 x 12 |
 Life! 6 x 6 My bee hive! |
 Winter Light 12 x 16 |
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My painting is primarily plein air and the Santa Barbara area is rich in subjects with mountain, ocean and delightful architecture and street scenes. Nocturnes are also a joy to me. While I live in Santa Barbara, I also spend much of my time in the Eastern Sierras, and love painting there. I'll also share my travel experiences through my paintings.
If you are interested in purchasing or receiving larger images, please contact me at dorene2007@lightlayer.com. Note: many of the paintings displayed on this page were created prior to 2013 and are no longer available.