Restful Sea for Rotary International Night 2011 Auction

When my father-in-law asked me to donate a painting to Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club's auction fundraiser, I didn't hesitate to say yes. Deciding on which painting to donate was a tougher task. Not being familiar with that group or what they might want to bid on, I wavered between a still life composition or something more abstract. Joe took a poll and it was unanimous: an ocean scene.
"Restful Sea" is an original oil painting on wood.  The cool touch of the moonlight on the still waters of Monterey Bay inspired this painting where the vessels are enveloped in a cloudy embrace.

Hope they like it! 

Click here for more information about the May 7th event.

A Smaller Version...

And here is a smaller, framed version on my large artichoke still life.

Thorny and multi-layered, artichokes make fascinating subjects for a painting because of their various shapes and multiple shades of green.

This original oil painting, on canvas, depicts a couple of globe artichokes, pearl onions, and red cranberries.

The canvas measures 8"x10"; with its leafy wooden frame, the dimensions are 13"x15".   Click here to purchase this painting through my etsy shop.

Large Artichoke Still Life

Thorny and multi-layered, artichokes make fascinating subjects for a painting because of their various shapes and multiple shades of green.

This original oil painting, on canvas, depicts a couple of globe artichokes, pearl onions, and red cranberries on a hardwood cutting board.

The canvas measures 15"x30" and has painted sides so a frame is unnecessary.  Click here to purchase this painting through my etsy site. 

White Onions

Onions make an interesting subjects for a painting because of their varying shades - from pure white to rich purple.

This original oil painting, on canvas, depicts a couple of white onions on a hardwood cutting board.

The canvas measures 11"x14"; with its leafy wooden frame, the dimensions are 14"x19".

 

Click here to purchase this painting through my etsy shop

Golden Beets

Beets make voluptous subjects for a painting because of their varying shapes and shades - from squat to elongated, from the sunny golden beets to the fuschia and white striped chioggia variety.

This original oil painting, on canvas, depicts a bunch of golden beets on a hardwood cutting board. 

The canvas measures 18"x24"; with its leafy wooden frame, the dimensions are 24"x30".

Click here to purchase this painting through my etsy shop.

Year of the Artichoke

Last year, 2010, was definitely the Year of the Artichoke for us.  Jake was commissioned to create the artwork for the 51st Annual Artichoke Festival in Castroville, California.  So, we were a regular fixture at all of the festival events, appearing on several parade floats to hype the event.  It was great fun.

The original oil painting "Thistle Be Fun" was auctioned off at the sponsor dinner, but we have 18" x 24" posters for sale.  Jake will autograph the posters which can be personalized as well.

Click here to purchase a poster through his etsy site.

Original Paintings by Jake

I'll be updating this blog with the news of Jake's painting adventures. Stay tuned...