Eel River- December 2016

High water on the Eel River in December, 2016. As seen from the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County, California. Bright blue winter sky with towering forest in the distance.

Oil on Linen 20 x 24 inches

High Tide - 2017

Humboldt Bay, as seen from the Hikshari Trail in Eureka, California, goes over it's banks in this clear skied winter image. Three trees in the foreground sit in swamped grass (usually a dry hillock). A distant sandy spit, that keeps the Pacific Ocean out, anchors the horizon.

Oil on Canvas 11 X 14 inches

A Rocky River

Summer on the Trinity River when water has been released from the dam upstream to save possible migrating salmon down-stream.

A large "lion shaped" rock outcropping with bushes and grasses spring from it's surface sits to the front right side, daring the viewer to climb for a better look. The distance reveals a narrow rocky canyon where the water noisily carves it's way toward the sea.

Oil on Linen 22 X 28 inches

River Becomes the Sea

Overlook of the Klamath River in Northern California. The river runs into the Pacific Ocean and is mostly separated by a long sandbar.

Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 inches

Oasis III - Willow Creek

A popular swimming spot in Willow Creek, California. It's a hot summer late morning and the water is perfect with it's calm reflective quality. The distance has craggy rocks to climb on to dry out briefly before jumping into the cool water again.

Oil on Linen 20 X 24 inches

Trinity Gold

Late Spring in the Emerald Triangle. Some plants are working hard to get their flowers "on".

Oil on Canvas 18 X 24

Strawhouse Beach

View of a small private beach on the Trinity River by the Strawhouse coffee shop and resort. Lush manicured grassy area with shade trees where the rocky river flows by gracefully.

Oil on Canvas 14 X 18 inches

Arcata Marsh Winter- Dawn

Arcata Marsh, Arcata, California as seen from the north end of Humboldt Bay looking southeast just as the sun rises in the early winter. It's a clear, cold morning and frost highlights the bank of the pond as it reflects the emerging sun. This area serves as a cleansing pool for the water treatment plant before being released into Humboldt Bay. It's a haven for diverse wildlife.

Oil on Linen 24 X 30 inches

Humboldt Bay Poppies

A Spring day on the banks of Humboldt Bay, Eureka, California. Poppies, a blue flowering bush and tree log decorate the foreground. An old pier can be seen in the distance with hills and a beach.

Oil on Linen 16 x 20 inches

Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge

Southern most area of Humboldt Bay. Early summer overlooking grazing area down to the wetlands. Canada geese congregate here in the winter and other waterfowl call this home in the summer.

Oil on Canvas 24 X 30 inches

A Slough Morning

Early morning in Humboldt County, California. A Great egret glides across a coastal slough in search of breakfast. Distant forests and mountains reveal themselves above the coastal fog.

Oil on Canvas 22 X 28 inches

Northern California Landscapes

Northern California Landscapes