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.
