Harbor Boats
36 × 48 in. | Oil on Canvas
Anchored in cool foreground shadows, Light Catcher guides the eye into a radiant, light-soaked interior where a solitary vessel catches the peak of ambient coastal glow. Rich with tonal contrast and atmospheric warmth, the piece explores the luminous quiet of sheltered waters.
Oil on canvas | 48" × 30"
A radiant tribute to the tranquil close of day, this expansive canvas captures boats resting in Santa Cruz Harbor, bathed in late-afternoon sun. Sculptural, layered textures bring the water to life, capturing the dance of shifting reflections, colorful boat hulls, and glowing amber ripples. The composition balances maritime stillness with vibrant atmospheric warmth, inviting the viewer to pause by the slip as the harbor settles into golden hour.
30x48 | Oil on Canvas
Sunset Harbor captures the tender, glowing warmth of twilight settling over the Santa Cruz Harbor. An alley of moored boats frames the composition from left and right, drawing the eye toward a beautifully detailed vessel resting in the foreground. Bathed in rich, luminous sunset tones, the still water and gentle reflections create an inviting, peaceful coastal statement perfect for bringing warmth and elegance into any living space.
Archival reproduction of the 36” x 48” oil painting (Original Sold)
Gentle reflections ripple beneath docked sailboats and working vessels resting in the basin, rendered in a rich, harmonious palette of coastal blues, soft teals, and sunlit warmth. Set gracefully in the distant perspective across the harbor stands the iconic silhouette of the Crow’s Nest restaurant—a beloved local landmark grounding the composition with nostalgic coastal character. Painted with luminous atmosphere and expansive depth, this panoramic piece brings the calm, restorative spirit of the harbor into your home.
Where Light Waits
Moored boats hold a particular kind of beauty—they are made for movement, yet temporarily still. I’m interested in that in-between state.
Light plays differently on anchored forms. It lingers. It softens edges. It turns working vessels into quiet compositions of shape and reflection.