Coastal Beacons
36x24 | Oil on Canvas
Sculpted by the Sea captures the iconic spirit and raw kinetic force of Santa Cruz’s rugged coastline. A towering cliff rises with dramatic vertical presence, crowned by the recognizable surfer sculpture silhouetted against the open sky. Vibrant, crashing swells slam into the rock face in bursts of vivid color, while a distant sailboat offers a quiet sense of depth and perspective across the rolling Pacific waters.
Archival reproduction of the 36" x 36" oil painting (Original Sold)
A dynamic study of movement, salt air, and shifting coastal light along West Cliff. Set against the landmark Point Santa Cruz lighthouse, rich, layered oil paint captures the energy of deep Pacific swells crashing against the bluffs while brilliant sun cuts through towering ocean clouds. Balanced between raw coastal drama and radiant warmth, this square-format original brings the living pulse of the Monterey Bay directly into the space.
48″ × 48″ × 1.5″ | Oil on canvas
A sudden rush of water dropping over headland rock, blending into the sweeping expanse of the open sea. In the distance, a quiet lighthouse sits along the horizon line. Painted live on the coast with heavy, textured brushwork, this canvas carries the immediate energy, shifting light, and open air of the shore into your space.
Archival reproduction of the 36" × 48" oil painting (Original Sold)
Captured from an oceanward aerial perspective looking back toward the rugged coastline, this large-scale piece presents Big Sur’s iconic Bixby Bridge bathed in the drama of late sunset. Deep oranges, luminous greens, and rich twilight blues trace the collision of monumental architecture and raw Pacific power.
20.5" × 70" | Acrylic on recycled surfboard
"Party in the Air" captures the electric magic of the historic boardwalk during its landmark 100th-anniversary celebration. Set against the coastal skyline, vibrant bursts of fireworks illuminate the iconic boardwalk attractions below, blending nostalgic Americana with effortless surf culture.
Archival reproduction of the 36" × 48" oil painting (Original Sold)
A winding coastal road leads the eye toward a striking lighthouse standing resolute against the elements. Dramatic, sweeping clouds fill the sky above, echoing the raw energy of ocean waves breaking forcefully along the shoreline to create a powerful, atmospheric coastal scene.
The Light That Guides Us
Coastal Beacons celebrates the landmarks that define our coastline—weathered lighthouses on wind-swept bluffs, the sun-bleached pilings of historic wharfs, and coastal sculptures shaped by salt and time. Built to guide and destined to endure, these man-made structures stand in constant conversation with the elements, marking the boundary where human memory meets the wild open ocean.
