Carlsbad, CA

In 1986, my wife, two young sons, and fledgling publishing company moved to the coastal community of Carlsbad, CA. We bought a house and expected to stay for one year, by which time I hoped to find a job somewhere and relocate again. Our first book, Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery, took off and we never left. Throughout the years, I've found plenty of inspiration nearby.

THEMES

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A selection of more than a dozen paintings of favorite local beaches from 2004 to the present day.

Local landmarks, lagoons & beaches, neighboring cities, backyard scenes, a "woody" roadster, and an elephant!

A series of compositions with Encina Power Plant in Carlsbad from 1999-2023, including its dismantling. Also, the Morro Bay Power Plant.

Paintings from the two-month 2023 "Featured Artist" exhibit and giveaway at the Carlsbad Senior Center; Impressionism class page

Visiting these 50 acres of colorful Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers is a Carlsbad, Springtime ritual. See the paintings!

A several months-long project that resulted in a nine-foot wide canvas and seven-minute movie about my painting process.