“La Cabana Atras de la Mission”
by Murray Wagnon
14″ x 12″
Oil
The rain began to fall rather heavily as I was trying to finish this painting, so I took shelter and painted “El Portal” while waiting for the rain to abate.
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“El Portal”
by Murray Wagnon
14″ x 12″
Oil
I was painting the Cabana in the Quadrangle behind the Carmel Mission, when it began to rain. I took shelter in the arcade, and did this painting.
“Half Dome”
by Murray Wagnon
9″ x 12″
Oil
I have always loved this classic view of Half Dome from the Sentinel drive bridge, reflected in the Merced River. It began to snow again, as I was capturing this image, and, having no chains, I had to retreat from the valley or be stranded. . .should have stayed. . [...]
“Forrest and Lighthouse”
by Murray Wagnon
20” x 16″
Oil
This is a rainy day view of Pacific Grove as seen from the front of Robert Lewis’ Le Beau Soleil gallery where I was showing my work. I was fascinated by the urban scene, with the sun trying to break through the clouds, and the dramatic rocks of Lover’s [...]
“Rain in Castroville””
by Murray Wagnon
18” x 14″
Oil
A view of the main street of Castroville in the rain. I was on my way to Moss Landing, driving through Castroville, “The Artichoke Capitol of the World”.
This painting was awarded an Honorable Mention at the “Impressions of the Central Coast” Comerica/Natividad Foundation show in Salinas, Ca.
“With an unusual [...]