#persidio

Palace of the Fine Arts

I set up perpendicular to the Tennessee Hollow trail looking back towards the post office and LDAC. It was windy as usual, but this time I thought ahead and brought a thicker painting panel mount. It’s a lot easier to paint when you’re not having to track a moving target. Probably should add paracord and some tent spikes to my kit for good measure. A few people stopped to talk as they parked to…

May the fourth be with you! I drove into Lucasfilm today and on the way, I stopped to paint by the old military battery. This strip of land was under construction for years, so it was a nice change to finally be able to set up and paint without a chain-link fence and bulldozers obstructing the view. I think the restoration team did an amazing job, as the area now looks stunning in…

General Kennedy Ave: I made this oil sketch back in February during a lunch break. It was a holiday for most people so there were no cars parked near Lucasfilm which was rather unusual.

I made this oil sketch back in February during a lunch break. It was a holiday for most people so there were no cars parked near Lucasfilm which was rather unusual. Looking West from the east end of General Kennedy Ave. in San Francisco, CA

9x12in oil on board

Rainy Day Bus Stop

oil on board, 8x10in

A thick misty drizzle started to fall over the Persidio today at lunch. It was nice to have a little rain after such a long dry spell. I set up my easel under a big old oak and huddled under my umbrella just behind the post office parking lot. This is looking north towards the old military hospital.

Fun fact this corner is also a well fought over Pokemon go gym

A quick lunchtime study. Looking north on the trail just below the arguello gate lookout, in the Persidio, San Francisco

8x10in oil on board

my set up

bit of my view