Paintings, Prints & Photography

This painting was completed in Sonoma last year during the Sonoma Plein Air Festival. My process begins with painting on location in smaller sized on canvas or linen, then returning to the studion to recreate the scene on a larger canvas, allowing for...

This painting was created en plein air on location along the south shore of Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe National Forest, early in the morning as the sun was just beginning to rise. the light on the trail was fleeting and perfect, I set up my easel just off...

Crater Lake Aurora 5, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Aurora Borealis at Crater Lake. We do not normally see the Northern Lights as far south as Crater Lake however, a 30-year solar storm provided an amazing display. Over the still, mirror-like...

Radiance of the Sunflower captures the pure vitality and warmth of nature’s golden bloom. Standing tall and open to the light, the sunflower’s broad petals seem to glow with the energy of the sun itself. Every detail — from the...

Edith Creek, in the Fall, in Mt Rainier National Park, Washington Edith Creek winds gently through a forest alive with the rich colors of autumn. Golden and amber leaves blanket the ground, while the surrounding evergreens add deep green contrast,...

TITLE: "The King" This bull knows he is the king. I found him laying in front of a home in Estes Park, Colorado   PRINT OPTIONS: - Lustre Paper Prints: This Fine Art Paper produces vivid, lifelike images and delivers highly saturated prints by...

Mojave National Preserve, California. I remember driving past the Mojave National Preserve for the first time thinking "I wonder what all exists out there.". Shortly after we got settled in Southern California I did a google search for sand dunes hoping...

A fishing boat named "Southern Style" navigates the waters as the sky is painted with vibrant hues of orange and pink during a picturesque sunset. The boat's nets and rigging add to the scene's charm, capturing the essence of maritime life against a...

A rocky coastline stretches alongside a calm body of water under a cloudy sky. Dark, jagged cliffs create a dramatic contrast with the gentle waves lapping against the shore PRINT OPTIONS: Lustre Paper Prints  This Fine Art Paper produces vivid,...

Watercolor of just after a late winter snow storm in Yosemite National Park, with still lots of dark shadows from the clearing clouds. Painted in the studio using one of my (thousands) of reference photos. Matted and backed by foamcore, but not framed...

Teton Aspens, Grand Teton National Park, by Ruby Hour Photo Art ~ Marcela Herdova A stand of golden aspens shimmers at the edge of the valley, their slender white trunks rising like elegant brushstrokes against the rugged backdrop of the Tetons...

A lone person stands on the sand at the edge of the water, silhouetted against the setting sun which reflects off the water's surface. The sky is adorned with wispy clouds, contributing to the serene twilight ambiance.    Beach Runner by...