Monday, January 12, 2009



Afternoon, Torrey Pines

Acrylic on board, 6" x 6"
$125 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
SOLD


What do you think, is it time for a surf n' sun change of pace today? I crawled into the "virtual RV" and drove south--way south--to one of my favorite places, Torrey Pines State Reserve near San Diego. Poised high above the blue Pacific, sloping ridges of native chaparral cut with deeply eroded sandstone canyons offer up stunning vistas.

14 comments:

Jean Victory said...

Don,
I really love the lighting in this piece...It's all about the light. Wish I could afford this one...nice!

Art By Erika said...

Any day is the right day for an inviting sun and surf painting as this Don. I think this painting tricked my weather in Arkansas, the sun is actually shining here aaaaahhhhh Beautiful warm feeling thank you!

Don Gray said...

What a nice compliment, Jean--thank you. It's always about the light, isn't it?

Don Gray said...

OMG Erika--now my paintings are starting to affect the weather! My quest for world domination is almost complete. :>)

Thanks for the kind words.

Anonymous said...

Don...One of my favorite places,also.Have you seen it when the wildflowers are in bloom?I have many photos of that scene.And THANKS!Lorie called yesterday---teary! Lu Stearn

Don Gray said...

Hi Lu,

I've not seen it in full bloom as you describe--it must be incredible.

I hope those were tears of joy. :)

Cheryl McCarley said...

The lighting is terrific in this piece! I've been enjoying all your wonderful winter scenes, you make me miss the snow...
Funny, I was just at Torrey Pines Glliderport and almost jumped off the cliff, with my family, including my 80 year old mother-in-law, but the winds weren't strong enough! Darn! Maybe next year...

Don Gray said...

Thanks Cheryl for your kind words--welcome to the blog.

Wow, you're obviously the adventurous sort. I just paint the cliffs, I don't jump off them!

Anonymous said...

I spent a week very close to Torrey Pines some years back. It was a beautiful place.
Anne Thrower

Don Gray said...

Hi Anne--thanks for stopping by.

Anonymous said...

Ooooh I want to be there, basking in that warm sun like one of the bumps on that log. Lovely!

RobCarey said...

Your work is beautiful, and inspiring. What a great blog.

Don Gray said...

Thanks Onpainting/Bill/Lisa!

Don Gray said...

Welcome to the blog, Rob--and thank you very much!