Sycamore Spirit

 

I love how sycamores grow in a big, circular family radiating out from a sheltered core, and it's amazing how far their huge, sinuous branches can cantilever out over the landscape. Sycamore Grove in Livermore CA feels like Mother Nature's sculpture garden!

"Sycamore Spirit," Acrylic on Panel, 11" x 14", © Nancy Roberts

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Diablo Tapestry

 

It was a joy painting beautiful Mt. Diablo with friends on a perfect May day. Felt great to be back in action with my new bionic eyes!

"Diablo Tapestry," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Brentwood Gold

Brentwood farm country is a patchwork of orchards and corn fields with Mt. Diablo framing the horizon. I started this on a quiet backroad just before the bustle of Brentwood's popular U-pick season kicked in. I never get tired of painting this beautiful area near my home in Northern California!

"Brentwood Gold," acrylic on panel 9" x 12", © Nancy Roberts.

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Mother's Day Garden

 

Started while painting with friends at the beautiful Ruth Bancroft Garden, finished in my studio while recovering from cataract surgery. Lovin' my zippy new eyeballs!

"Mother's Day Garden," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts.

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Jeep on Main Street, Locke

 

I'd started painting these shops when a vintage Jeep suddenly appeared and parked right in front. The driver politely asked if he was blocking my view and of course I said "Not at all -- I'll paint your beautiful Jeep!" This one was fast and loose, working transparently like watercolor and drawing with the brush. Feels like the start of an exciting new series, Sketching with Paint.

"Jeep on Main Street, Locke," Acrylic on Panel 16" x 12", © Nancy Roberts

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Marsh Ranch Relic

This weather-beaten old barn is part of a working ranch surrounding the historic John Marsh House in Brentwood, California. I loved the staccato pattern of holes weaving through broken boards and rafters, with sky and land peeking through. It was a joy painting here on a special plein air day hosted by the John Marsh Historic Trust.

"Marsh Ranch Relic," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com.

Easter Garden

 

A glorious, blooming day in the Ruth Bancroft Garden! I used my X-ray vision to see Ruth's beautiful irises dancing on the other side of the fence. Happiness!

"Easter Garden," Acrylic on Panel 12" x 9", © Nancy Roberts

Now available on my website, www.NancyRobertsStudio.com