Nov

6

2026

Art

First Friday: Oil Paintings and Wine

Silver Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, 328 Unit D Ingalls Street, · Santa Cruz, CA

Friday, November 6, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM

🌅 Sunset 5:05 PM

My work is known for its bold, expressive use of color and energetic brushwork. I paint quickly and intuitively using brushes, palette knives, and texture tools, allowing each layer to build movement, light, and emotion. Whether I’m creating a richly textured oil painting or settling into a quiet afternoon with soft pastels arranged in a vintage dish, every piece begins with curiosity and play. I often work from my own photographs, but my goal isn’t simply to recreate a scene. Instead, I transform familiar landscapes into vibrant, dreamlike paintings that capture how a place feels rather than