Pt. Vicente Lighthouse – Palos Verdes California Seascape Oil Painting
“Pt. Vicente Lighthouse – Palos Verdes”
11 x 14 oil painting
The lighthouse at Pt. Vicente is a Southern California landmark in Palos Verdes, just north of San Pedro Harbor. It was constructed in the 1920s, and has served faithfully since that time, guiding boats and ships as they make their passage up and down the coast. The lighthouse was automated in the 1970s, but the original lens still magnifies the beam of light. The Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center, nearby, is a beautiful location for weddings and receptions, with the dramatic lighthouse near by.
There are a multitude of tide pools near by – great for exploring.
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me.
Carmel Bay cypress seascape California impressionist oil painting
Carmel Bay Cypress
6 x 8 inch oil painting
This miniature oil painting of a cypress tree growing by Carmel Bay was inspired by a visit last year. Cypresses always look sculptural to me as their form reflects the action of the local winds. The petite size fits perfectly into a miniature collection.
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
Big Sur Vista oil painting – seascape
Big Sur Vista
8 x 8 inches
oil on canvas plein air panel
SOLD
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
This is a scene I’ve enjoyed painting before, and will no doubt return to again. The location captures the majesty of the Big Sur coastline, along with the serenity of the water at a quiet moment. This is a little south of the Monterey Peninsula.
Carmel Bay, Quiet Day oil painting by Karen Winters
Quiet Day on Carmel Bay
11 x 14 inch oil painting
SOLD
Interested in Carmel paintings?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
It was a quiet day when we were on the Monterey Peninsula. There was a slight mist in the air which softened some of the colors. The waters of Carmel Bay truly reflected the word “Pacific” – peaceful. This view of Carmel Bay looks slightly to the south and Point Lobos, where I have painted before.
Malibu Lagoon Sunrise oil painting
“Sunrise at Malibu Lagoon”
18 x 24 oil painting on canvas
SOLD
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
See more of my Malibu paintings here
Malibu Lagoon, in Malibu, California is currently undergoing restoration. There were heated arguments regarding whether or not this wetland habitat should be rehabilitated or left as is. I’m not a Malibu resident so I didn’t follow it closely, but it seemed as though good points were made on both sides. At any rate, I hope that one day it returns to its former beauty, as I visualized it here. Wildlife was abundant … and it was lush and beautiful at any time of day, but especially early morning and at sunset.
Cambria Colors – Moonstone Beach Cambria oil painting San Simeon by Karen Winters
Cambria Colors
SOLD
12 x 16 oil painting on canvas
Cambria, Moonstone Beach, Leffingwell Landing area
See more of my California Central Coast paintings here
See more of my Cambria paintings here
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
This was painted during the San Luis Obispo Plein Air festival, 2012 where I was one of a select group of invited artists.
The colors of the beach and ocean really are amazing.
Sunset Eucalyptus California impressionist oil painting by Karen Winters
Sunset Eucalyptus
oil painting
8 x 10 inches
See more of my eucalyptus tree paintings here
See more of my Malibu paintings here
I love paintings sunsets, and eucalyptus. These eucs near Pepperdine University at Malibu, California, were a natural subject choice for me.
Pt. Dume Zuma Beach California seascape oil painting by Karen Winters
Pt. Dume, Zuma Beach
Giant Coreopsis
18 x 24 oil painting
To see more Malibu paintings, please visit Malibupaintings.com
This painting was done in the springtime when the giant coreopsis are in bloom on Pt. Dume. There are a few small paths you can walk on amid the billowing plants. It’s a spectacular sight.
San Simeon – Big Sur California Seascape oil painting by Karen Winters
“Cloudy Day at San Simeon” (Big Sur, California)
12 x 16 oil
See more of my California Central Coast paintings here
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
The southern part of Big Sur, California is at San Simeon, the site of Hearst’s Castle. The dramatic ocean cliffs frame the always changing sea. The day I painted this the sun was peeking through from time to time, but overall the scene was moody, with blowing fog and moving clouds. I actually like these sorts of days as well as the ones with bright sunshine.
Below, a photo of me working on it on location:
Morro Rock Dunes – Morro Bay Oil Painting – California Central Coast Seascape Impressionist painting by Karen Winters
“Morro Rock Dunes”
9 x 12 oil on canvas
Interested in this painting?
Click this link to write me. See more of my paintings on my website
This is another of the plein air oil paintings which I did last fall at the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival. At the end of the day, as the sun headed for the horizon, the mist from the sea blew in, partly obscuring the large rock. Ice plant provided a colorful counterpoint to the grays and browns of this massive geologic feature.
