I adore driving along Highway 1's northern coastline. Stopping in Monterey to paint the textured cliffs and serene sea on a sunny day was pure joy.

Heading north on the winding Highway 1, with the expansive skies and boundless beauty, the possibilities for painting are endless.

I enjoyed painting all the textures and rich colors of the red rocks. Sedona is always a magical place to explore.

The town of Goleta, coined as "Goleta the Good Land" as there used to be many farms. Painted from a photo I took back in 70's, here is "vintage" Goleta back in the day before all the city growth. Over yonder is Santa Barbara in the distance.

As the sun starts to set in Sedona, it brings out all their rich colors of the red rocks. They continue to glisten and sparkle until the sun goes down.

This lovely meadow is at the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Sitting under an oak tree this was my view.