I like the approach of the modernist architects who reduced buildings to pure form. They removed historical references and ornamentation and instead they used  functional details. Perfect proportions and I love the overhangs.

This is one part of a two piece painting for the middle of the day. bright and vibrant every color seems exaggerated. Shadows are dark and defined

Working out the palette for the “Sunrise” painting. the palette from all five pieces must be related and work together to create a cohesive bond of color. a relationship defined by the unique light of southern California.

I am working out the palette for “Sunset”. The orange gold glowing base will compliment the colors that will come over the top. The sun is setting , light fades and everything becomes less defined. The bright colors are a reminder of the day we just experienced and the darks lean towards the coming night.

open beams, roof line on different levels. lots of straight lines and 90 degree angles

Cities are so complex, there are people, buildings,  movement and color. This is complexity made simple

lots of natural light pouring in

you can see the new piece in its first stages

My pallette table with a beam of direct light

the slop house

as seen from a different perspective , everything changes. an idea that goes into the mandala’s

about 15 layers, the last a light glaze to push everything back so i can use it as negative space, but it is more dynamic than a solid color