Sunday, July 30, 2017

Diablo from Benicia


"Diablo from Benicia", acrylic on canvas 8" x 24", © Nancy Roberts
I painted this from the shoreline in Benicia, California, looking toward Mt. Diablo. I always love the views from this beautiful area along the Carquinez Strait.

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Cranes


"Cranes", acrylic on canvas 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
I painted this view from the Alameda shoreline, looking across the estuary to the Port of Oakland. Love these magnificent cranes!

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Garden Baroque



"Garden Baroque", acrylic on canvas, 24" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Here's a playful plantscape I started in the Ruth Bancroft Garden and finished in my studio while listening to some glorious Baroque music. The flowering stalks are Puyas and the rest is pure fantasy!