It is time for the "yummy" show:

Delicious,

art inspired by food & drink
May 28 - June 21, 2026
opening reception: Sunday, May 31, 3-6

STUDIO Gallery
1641 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA  94109
 415.931.3130

Thursday to Monday, 12-6 || closed Tuesday + Wednesday

I am have three fish paintings in the show:

"Frowny Fish", oil on panel,  7x5 in:

"Fisheye View", oil on panel, 8x6 in:

"Gold Fin", oil on panel, 8x8 in:

It is a wonderful show with LOTS of art and halfway through Jen adds more work to the website.

Cheers!

This year I am delighted to be participating in PVA's show:

Hot Off the Walls: Art to Go!
Exhibit Dates: March 17 – May 2, 2026
Reception: Saturday, March 21, 1:00-2:00pm
Open Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:00am-4:00pm

Preview Week: March 9–14
Stop by for an early look at the exhibition. During this week the show will be on view only—no artwork purchases yet.

Members Preview Night:
Monday, March 16 • 5:30–7:30pm
PVA Members get the first opportunity to purchase artwork before sales open to the public.

PAJARO VALLEY ARTS
280 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076

Here are a few of my paintings available:

"Fish Stripes", 6x8 oil on panel, $240:

"Frowny Fish", 7x5 in oil on panel, $230:

"Wheel Arms", 8x8 in oil on panel, $320:

"Note Arms", 8x8 in oil on panel, $320:

Some of my favorites of the new work at STUDIO Gallery's annual tiny show:

Munchie Mouse - Polka-Dot by Karen Mason

Awesome Gouache painting:

Ocean Forms #2 by Clare Metague

I always love Jane's work:

Blue Cow by Jane Ferguson

I thought this was so creative- just really cool:

A Fork in the Road by Clare Schmehl

tiny 

Nov 7th - Dec 22nd, 2025

we’re here every day, 12-6, through Dec 22nd

small treasures from local artists

It's tiny time at STUDIO Gallery once again.  As always, Jen and Rab have put together a wonderful show of local art for the holidays.

I have four oils in the show:

"One Fish, Blue Fish"  5x7 inches

"Yellow Tail", 5x7 inches

"Sanderling Strut" 5x7 inches

"Fin Textures" 6x6 inches

The Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center in Ben Lomond has it's annual  "Gift of Art"  Holiday show.  

Exhibit Dates: November 6 – December 22, 2025
Regular Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday  I  12 – 5 pm
Extended Gallery Hours: Open every day Dec. 11 – 22 | 12 – 5 pm

Related Events for this exhibit:

Opening Reception: First Friday, November 7  I  5 – 7 pm
First Friday Holiday Sale Preview: Friday, December 5 I 5 – 7 pm
Holiday Sale: Saturday, December 6 | 12 – 5 pm

It is a wonderful place to pick up unique holiday gifts and local honey.  Our local potters have some AMAZING ceramics.

Come for Open Studios at Matt's amazing studio in Scotts Valley.  

General Information:

Celebrate 40 years of Open Studios — a free, self-guided art tour showcasing 340+ local artists over three weekends every October.
Studios are open 11am–5pm
● Oct 4–5: South County
● Oct 11–12: North County
● Oct 18–19: All County
Plan Your Visit
Artist Directory & FAQ’s: santacruzopenstudios.com
Digital Artist Guide
Printed Artist Guide: Available mid-Sept
App: Santa Cruz County Open Studios (iTunes & Google Play, mid-Sept)
Preview Exhibits
Santa Cruz Art League: Sept 26–Oct 19
Pajaro Valley Arts: Sept 20–Oct 19
Follow: @artscouncilsc
DISCOVER the 40th Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour
EXPERIENCE the creative process first hand
CONNECT with artists and purchase directly
Open Studios Art Tour is a program of Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Sponsored by GoodTimes & West Coast Community Bank

Pajaro Valley Arts is graciously hosting artists from the outer edges of  Santa Cruz County.  If you have time to stop by it's a great exhibit (no size limits besides the door) in a wonderful old building and an awesome staff.  

Open Studios Preview Exhibit 2025

Open Studios 2025 Preview Exhibit Opening Hours: Fridays, 10am – 4pm Saturdays & Sundays, 11am – 5:00pm

Exhibit Dates: September 20 – October 19, 2025

PAJARO VALLEY ARTS - September 20 - October 19

• Featuring artists in the tour from far reaching areas of the county. 
• Porter Building, 280 Main Street, Watsonville
• 831 722 3062 | pvarts.org 
• Hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm 
• Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20 | 2-4 pm

I have two paintings:

"Majestic", oil, 22x28 inches:

"Even Rhinos get the Blues", oil, 16 x 20 inches:

Flock
July 17 - August 4, 2025
opening reception: Sunday, July 20th, 3-5

STUDIO Gallery
1641 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA  94109
 415.931.3130

Thursday to Monday, 12-6 || closed Tuesday + Wednesday

I am so excited to have 3 paintings in the show:

"Sanderling Strut", oil, 5x7 inches:

"Persnickety Pigeon", oil, 10 x 8 inches:

"San Mateo Egret", oil, 16 x 8 inches:

The 20th annual foodie show at STUDIO Gallery!

I have 3 oil paintings: 

Spikey Stripes, oil on panel, 4x8 in, $230

Pear Party, oil on panel, 5x7 in, $230

Grumpy Fin, oil on panel, 5x7 in, $230

Here are a couple of works of other artists:

LOVE her work!