So Cal Color -sold

oil 10x10 inches
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Geraniums and citrus fruit...so Southern California. My friend, Evey brought me a big bag of oranges grown in Redlands. They're so sweet! Thanks, Evey! A great little "Celebrate Citrus" event is coming up on March 31st, put on by the Inland Orange Conservancy. I'm planning to get out there with all my citrus paintings and enjoy the tastings, music, orange blossoms and free fruit. Come on out if you can. Hours are 1:00-4:00. More info about location here.

Vintage Orange Hauler- SOLD

oil on canvas panel 8x8 inches

On Saturday I had the most wonderful experience! Two artist friends and I went to an Orange Festival in Redlands put on by the Inland Orange Conservancy. Located in an orange grove full of blossoms, it was an aromatherapy painting session! If that wasn't enough, we tasted about 30 different citrus fruits, and went home with bags full of free tree ripened oranges, tangelos and lemons. Above is my work for the day...a 1948 Chevy loaded with wooden orange crates. The sun was in and out, so that was a bit tricky, but I really loved all the different colors on the truck and I'm happy with the result. If you want to help preserve the old orange groves in our area, click on the link above and check out the Conservancy's "Share Of The Crop" program.