This original miniature painting was inspired by Highway 1 between Carmel and Big Sur. There’s a spot just after a tight curve in the highway that has the most magical, pristine beach. A delightful stream flows into the ocean from the mountains; the hillsides are dotted with ice plants in shades of green, magenta, and rust; and there isn’t a footprint to be seen… because it’s off limits [private property]. I admit that it makes me both happy and sad that I can’t frolic there. On one hand, I want to gobble it up. On the other hand, it wouldn’t be nearly as gorgeous if it was trampled by you and me. So, I’ll settle for enjoying from the road, and reminiscing while I paint this scene.

It was created with gouache paint on 140 lb. Legion hot pressed Stonehenge Black watercolor paper. It measures 2×3" and comes in a signed mat and frame that brings the overall size of the piece to 3.75×4.75”. It ships free.

Colors of original painting may be slightly different than what you see on your monitor screen. Artist signature, year of creation, and artwork title are included on back of painting. Copyrights remain with artist.