When you think of a lighthouse, do you see it more as a guide, or a quiet keeper of time?

Currently showing at the Gualala Arts Center until November 16th.

But stepping away and returning to it, I can see why. It is the Pacific coast at its most dramatic: fiery cliffs against restless water.

If you could give this scene a soundtrack, what song would you choose? I'd love to hear!

On view at the Gualala Arts Center through November 16th.

At the reception, this is the piece that got the most attention and kudos. At the time I was a bit surprised, because as an artist creating the pieces, it’s hard to be objective about them.

Oh thank you! I know he didn't paint his coastal scenes in Mendocino, but you can totally find very similar scenes up there

On view at the Gualala Arts Center until November 16th.

If you could follow these birds on their journey, where do you imagine they’d take you?

Currently showing at the Gualala Arts Center through November 16th.

What’s a small discovery in nature that has stayed with you long after you found it?

See it at the Gualala Arts Center before November 16th.

If you were standing here, what would strike you first: the glow of the cliffs, the crispness of the air, or the sound of the waves?

See this piece in person at the Gualala Arts Center before November 16th.

Though the Mendocino cliffs are usually under a veil of fog-laden gray, catch them at the right time of day and they will glow for you. That fleeting warmth against the contrasting colors of the water underneath is what inspires me to capture them in paint.

If you’d like to experience this piece in person, along with others from our show "Radiant Seascapes", the exhibition is currently on view at the Gualala Arts Center. The show runs through November 16th. I’d love for you to see the work before it closes! 🙂

Speaking of conversation, does this piece speak more about the resilience of the cliffs or the peace of the cove for you? What side of the coin do you relate with more? Share your reflection below! I’d love to hear what it stirs in you.

"stroke" of genius, I see what you did there 😉 thanks!

Thanks!

Ah thank you for the reminder