Backyard Shadows

One of the group of plein-air painters called the "Desert Brush Strokes" invited us over to paint in his backyard. I zeroed in on these rocks under the tree and was captured by the shadows beneath.

This measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board and sells for $495. You are welcome to subscribe to my newsletter. The next one will have an exciting tidbit in it.

Vacation Memories

My daughter, Corrina, and I spent such a lovely vacation together several years back at this gorgeous tropical island in the Caribbean where the Rockefeller's used to hang out. The canoes where THAT colorful! Talk about being pampered.

I just posted six others on my web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

This 10"x8" study on quality, archival canvas sells for $495.

OPA Studio Painting Entry

We had only a few hours to paint for the Oil Painters of America Show and this is the result. After seeing it at a later date, I can see where I would have made some changes. It is what it is.

Measuring 14"x11" on quality canvas board, it is titled, "Studio Floral".

Oil Painters of America's Studio Painting Entry

Back from an intense art week in Scottsdale. This is the unfinished piece that got entered into the studio show. You can view the finished piece in the next blog entry. Those roses are from my garden, by the way. Thanks for viewing, my friends.

Utah Travels

Haven't posted for a while.....soooo busy with painting, shows, exhibits, classes.......oh, yes, and I took up tennis again.........life is lovely.

This little gem measures 11"x14" on quality canvas board. I must say, I do like it. Hope you do, also! Posted latest ones on my web site: WWW. GERIACOSTA.COM

Spring Has Sprung

So excited today to discover thousands and thousands of golden poppies on the hills here in Tucson, Arizona, that sprang up overnight. My friend, Terry, keeps her horse over in this area and just had to show me this beautiful site. Naturally, I took out my brushes immediately.

This measures 12" x 16" on quality canvas board. Oh, I forgot to sign it. Be right back.

"Lone Master"

These Saguaros are treasured and protected here in Arizona. I understand that they can't be destroyed by man's continual growth and "progress".

This plein-air piece measures 14" x11" on quality archival canvas board. If interested in purchasing, just e-mail me. Thank for viewing.