California Landscapes and Landmarks

It has been over a year, but there was an image that haunted me when I visited the Hearst Castle in the Cambria area. I love the look of back lit paintings. I have one that is chosen for the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society show at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto from July 2-July 30. It is called "The Entrance of Hakone".  The address is 668 Ramona Street and the reception is July 6, 2012 from 5:30-8:00pm. This show is upstairs at the PAL gallery. I have another painting showing downstairs as well with the member show for Pacific Art League.

The one I finished today is of a beautiful gate at Hearst Castle which is roped off away from the public. I was fortunate to get a clear photograph of it.  It is the Hearst Window. I haven't framed it yet but will probably keep for showing in the SCVWS Member Show.