Started on a cool, misty day in the Diablo foothills, finished in my imagination. As the painting emerged memories and dreams shaped a gentle new terrain blanketed in soft, comforting color.
"Winter Peace," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com
Sunshine and rain played tag while my friends and I painted at this historic ranch. An astute child observed that my painting was full of raindrops!
"Borges Ranch October," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available through my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.
I loved the misty softness of this fall morning at Big Break Regional Shoreline near my home in Oakley, California. Such a beautiful, peaceful place to paint with friends.
"Big Break November," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available at www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.
It was so refreshing painting on this cool, misty day just ahead of a rainstorm. I had a great time playing with drips, blooms, spatters and scrapes as this painting invented itself.
"Misty Morning, Diablo Foothills," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available at www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.
Painted with friends on a fresh March day at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Northern California. I loved the interplay of intense spring greens in sunlight and cool violets in the shady chaparral. Joy!
Acrylic on panel 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts
Now available on my website NancyRobertsStudio.com and through my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
This 1850's era barn was probably built with timber from the surrounding woods and still stands strong and sheltering, blending gently with the hillside. I sensed its roots reaching deep into the earth.
Painted with friends at Forest Home Farms Historic Park in San Ramon, California.
"Older Than Dirt," acrylic on panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery and on my website NancyRobertsStudio.com.
I loved the syncopated patterns dancing around this rugged old barn on an intensely sunny October morning. This is the historic Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, California. It was a joy painting there with friends, hosted by volunteers from the wonderful Livermore Heritage Guild.
"Hagemann Ranch Rhythms," Acrylic on Panel 8" x 24", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was a joy painting Mt. Diablo's western slopes with friends on a golden October afternoon. This glorious view never fails to inspire me!
"Diablo Foothills, October," Acrylic on Wood Panel 8" x 24", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Like boaters and fishermen, painters sync their rhythms with the tide. On this September afternoon along the Bay Point shoreline glimmering sky reflections appeared as river waters slowly filled the channel. When I painted here at low tide a week earlier the scene was completely different -- and equally beautiful.
"Rising Tide, Bay Point," Acrylic on Panel 9" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
This painting has already been sold but you can still view it in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
These rocky outcroppings are just a prelude to the huge, magnificent Castle Rock formations you'll see further up this trail in the Mt. Diablo foothills. It was a joy to paint this peaceful valley on a sun-drenched September afternoon.
"Castle Rock Trail," Acrylic on Panel 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
I loved the patterns of raggedy old pilings and muddy rivulets that appeared at low tide along this quiet fishing channel in Bay Point, California. The scene changed rapidly as the tide came in -- the ebb and flow of delta life!
"Bay Point Shoreline," Acrylic on Panel 9" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was a magical day at Blake Garden with misty views of the East Bay shoreline and glimmers of the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. Such a joy to paint there with friends!
"Bay View Tondo," Acrylic on Canvas, 12" diameter, © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Started last Spring at Old Borges Ranch in the Mt. Diablo foothills. Finished -- and tweaked -- in my studio this week. I love letting my imagination come out to play!
"Borges Ranch Improv," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
This painting has already been sold but you can still view it in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was so refreshing painting at the Carquinez shoreline with friends this weekend -- clear air and sunshine at last! My spirit is renewed.
"Eckley Pier," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Glorious agaves ring the shoreline at Glen Cove in Vallejo, California. What a joy to paint there with friends on a sparkling summer day!
"Glen Cove Agaves," Acrylic on Panel 14" x 11", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
After weeks of smoky skies it was a joy to see glimmers of blue at last. Painted this at Black Diamond Mines in Northern California on the trail up to historic Rose Hill Cemetery and Mt. Diablo beyond.
"Skyward," Acrylic on Panel 14" x 11", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Couldn't resist these zippy clouds! Painted with friends at Alvarez Ninth Street Park in Benicia CA on a sunny, breezy summer day.
"Benicia Sky," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
These glorious fennel plants sheltered me from the wind and framed my view of the Carquinez Strait as I painted with friends along the Benicia shoreline. The smell was heavenly!
"Breezy Day, Benicia," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
From the cliffs of Glen Cove in Vallejo, CA you get sweeping view of the Carquinez Strait, from Mt. Diablo and Martinez to Crockett and the Carquinez Bridge. It was so refreshing painting there with friends on a sparkling summer day!
"Glen Cove Vista," Acrylic on Panel 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
A radiant morning in the Ruth Bancroft Garden -- pure joy!
"Morning Glow," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
On a hot July day, this shady brick patio sheltered by fruit trees, trellises and flowering vines was a welcome oasis. Started in the garden of the historic Fischer-Hanlon House in Benicia, California, finished and harmonized in my imagination.
"Garden Harmony," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
This tree has so much personality! I loved painting its twisty, turny, magical form amidst a blaze of summer color at Blake Garden in Kensington, California.
"Arabesque," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
You get the big picture when you venture out into Martinez's shoreline park, with panoramic vistas of the Carquinez Strait, hill terrain, shore life and townscape. I loved this view of hills and trains, with echoing train horns lending a peaceful rhythm to the day.
"Martinez Shoreline," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was a joy painting with friends on a sparkling mid-summer day at the Carquinez Strait shoreline, just east of Crockett in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was low tide and I was able to set up my easel on a little fishing beach dotted with old broken bricks, remnants of the brick factory that once thrived here. Nature and history mingle at this beautiful, inspiring location!
"Carquinez Shoreline," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Another glorious day in the Ruth Bancroft Garden -- my inner child delights!
"Wonderland," Acrylic on Panel 14" x 11", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
I loved the billowing clouds of Matilija poppies and wild scattering of California poppies gracing the yard of this vintage home in Livermore in Northern California. It was so fun painting during the "Paint Livermore" event, enjoying the lovely town and seeing old friends again!
"Poppy House, K Street," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
I always love painting in this quiet, peaceful valley at Black Diamond Mines near my home in Northern California. In early summer the hills turn to gold and turquoise shadows glow through the oaks and chaparral.
"Canyon Spirit, Black Diamond," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was so interesting to discover the remains of this old stone cabin along the trail at Round Valley in Northern California. Roof, doors, windows and inhabitants are long gone and a tree is growing up through the floor. Vintage ranch buildings across the creek are still in use.
"Stone Ruin, Round Valley," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Spent a delightful afternoon in Locke painting among the poppies and grapevines, enjoying the sounds of live music, poetry and friendly voices floating over from a community picnic. Love this town!
"Welcome Home, Locke," Acrylic on Panel 14" x 11", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Blooming almonds dance with Spring flowers in a quiet country garden. Started while painting en plein air with friends, finished in my colorful imagination (can you tell?)
"Almonds in Bloom," Acrylic on Panel 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Went back to Main Street in Sunol where the tracks come swooping into town. This time I turned my easel to include the classic old cafe and enjoyed the quiet glow of a Spring morning.
"Golden Morning, Sunol," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Sunol is a small, vintage town tucked into scenic hill country near Pleasanton in Northern California. It's home to the historic Niles Canyon Railway and these old tracks cross Main Street right in the heart of town.
"Tracks at Main, Sunol," Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, 9" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
It was a delight to see Locke's pretty little neighborhood alive with blooming color this Spring. My palette did the happy dance!
"Spring Color, Locke," Acrylic on Canvas 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts.
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
The owner of this cherry orchard told me the trees are blooming about two weeks later than usual this year. Some things are worth the wait!
"Late Bloomers," Acrylic on Panel 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts
Painted en plein air at Seko Ranch in Brentwood, California. Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
I'm thrilled to be painting the figure from life again! Here is Aja de Coudreaux modeling for our group at the Lynn House Gallery in Antioch, California. With plenty of distance and fresh air in the room, Aja graciously removed her mask and allowed us to see her beautiful face. Her stunning headdress and intense gaze added drama to the pose. "Aja Unmasked," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts, available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
And here is Irina in a quiet, introspective pose, radiating serenity. "Irina," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts, available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden was ablaze with color on this glorious Spring day. It was a joy painting there with friends among the butterflies, hummingbirds and lizards!
"Spring in Ruth's Garden," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
Happy to share that my solo show "Color Journeys" is now open and runs through March 27th at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts in Alameda, California.
You are cordially invited to the virtual reception on Friday, March 12th starting at 7 pm for a tour of the show and a chance to chat with me. Click here for a Zoom link for the reception if you'd like to pop in -- I'd love to see you there!
The Frank Bette Center for the Arts is located at 1601 Paru St., Alameda CA 94501. They are open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm.
All of the "Color Journeys" paintings are available for purchase online as well. Click here to shop.
I love the jaunty paint job on this little store at the corner of Pacific and Walnut in Alameda, California. Even though the market is shuttered and re-purposed now, its cheerful facade is still a friendly presence in the neighborhood.
"Old Corner Store, Alameda," Acrylic on Canvas 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.
A splash of sun gladdens my heart on a cool February morning. Spring is right around the corner!
"Forest Home Winter," Acrylic on Panel, 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
Now available in my DPW Gallery.
I'm honored to be a guest artist in the beautiful new Heartful Artists Gallery, a curated online collection of work by contemporary artists. The gallery is featuring several of my colorful acrylic landscapes through March 31st, 2021. Click here to view my page: Heartful Artists: Nancy Roberts
I've been updating my website to celebrate a fresh new year, too. Please visit and let me know what you think! Nancy Roberts Studio
Cheers! Nancy Roberts nancyrobertsstudio@gmail.com
It was a joy painting with friends at Forest Home Farms in San Ramon, CA on a sparkling January day. I'm warming up to barns!
"Forest Home January," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts. Now available in my DPW Gallery.
Just a quiet little painting on a quiet little day. Poppies are in the forecast!
"Vaqueros January," Acrylic on Panel 9" x 12", © Nancy Roberts. Now available in my DPW Gallery.
Started while painting with friends at Borges Ranch, finished -- and tweaked -- in my studio. It was fun adding new doors and windows, farm animals, a ranch hand and a welcoming entry path to perk up this old barn!
"Borges Ranch Reimagined," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts. Now available in my DPW Gallery.
