Hanging Dirty Laundry

The Gardener's Garment, 8 x 8 inches

When I asked this Carpinteria homeowner if she minded if I included her blue panties in my painting, her reply: "Why, they aren't mine, they belong to the gardener!" Okaaay. Thats all I need to know.

On view now at:

Winter Quarters Art Exhibition

Chris Dentzel Gallery, 828 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, (805) 962-5030

 facebook page.

Magic Malibu

Veiled Full Moon, 9 x 12 inches

It can be difficult to extract myself from the beautiful surroundings here in Santa Barbara. Its a big world out there and there is much to capture on canvas. Fellow artist, Thomas Van Stein, and I chased the illusive February full moon down to Malibu as an incoming storm approached the South Coast. We hoped to catch a glimpse of the moon. A glimpse is about all we got.

This painting is on view now at the Chris Dentzel Gallery: facebook page.

Good Times, Great People!

The receptions at Dentzel Gallery were great fun. Thanks all for attending!

The Gallery will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 5 for the month of March. Stop on by and see Chris Dentzel's charming gallery space and enjoy the works by Filiberto Lomeli, Thomas Van Stein and me. Our Daily Bread is just across the street. A great spot for soup (the chicken pizole is my favorite) and a sandwich, or coffee and scones.

Moonglow, 10 x 10 inches

Winter Quarters Art Exhibition

Chris Dentzel Gallery, 828 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, (805) 962-5030

Favorite Places Under The Moon

Full Moon At The Casino, 5 x 7 inches

All the familiar spots in Santa Barbara transform under the full moon. I have painted at Butterfly Beach in Montecito many times. It is always different, and especially beautiful under the full moon, no matter the season. Please join me this Wednesday and Thursday nights to open Winter Quarters at The Chris Dentzel Gallery:

Winter Quarters Art Exhibition

February 29-June 29

Chris Dentzel Gallery, 828 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, (805) 962-5030

Preview Evening Wednesday February 29, 2012 5-8pm

First Thursday Opening: Thursday March 1, 2012 5-8 pm

Painting the Town

As much as I enjoy painting in nature, the lure of the city lights has been pulling at me. This piece, "State and De La Guerra", will be included in Winter Quarters, opening next week. Hope to see you there!

Winter Quarters Art Exhibition

February 29-June 29

Chris Dentzel Gallery, 828 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, (805) 962-5030

Preview Evening Wednesday February 29, 2012 5-8pm

First Thursday Opening: Thursday March 1, 2012 5-8 pm

Two Good Reasons to Celebrate

Leap Year and 

The Opening of Winter Quarters 

An exploration of paintings created in a Southern California winter.

Join me and fellow artists Thomas Van Stein and Filiberto Lomeli

Preview Evening Reception: Wednesday, February 29, 5 - 8 pm

First Thursday Opening: Thursday, March 1, 5 - 8 pm

Chris Dentzel Gallery

828 Santa Barbara Street

Equinox Sunest, 9 x 12

Its Been a While

I've been working hard and getting my hands dirty for two upcoming shows:

March, 2012

Winter Quarters

at Chris Dentzel Gallery

828 Santa Barbara Street

April, 2012

Gallery 113

1114 State Street

Details and a sneak-peek of select images coming soon!


I hope to see you at the preview and openings. More info will be posted very soon.


~ Cyndi