Paso Golden Vineyards
       
     
Fields of Spring Light
       
     
Where will the road take you?
       
     
Old Vines at Turley
       
     
The Natural Beauty of Paso
       
     
Wild Blossoms
       
     
Paso Vineyard Vista
       
     
Endless Vintage
       
     
Poppy Ridge, Point Buchon
       
     
Edge of Spring
       
     
Rustic Barn
       
     
Big Sur Road Trip -SOLD-
       
     
The Shaded Road, Los Olivos
       
     
Country Road, Paso Robles
       
     
Green Slopes and Silent Fence
       
     
The Rhythm of Sea and Stone
       
     
"The Miramar"
       
     
Follow the Road
       
     
The Secret Falls of Big Sur (McWay Falls)
       
     
Golden Hour in Paso -SOLD-
       
     
Where the Hills Bloom - SOLD-
       
     
Majestic Big Sur
       
     
Pier View from Pismo Preserve
       
     
Flower Field
       
     
Still Waters, Golden Land
       
     
The Magic of Paso -SOLD-
       
     
The Promise of Spring
       
     
Pismo Beach
       
     
Shadows of Early Spring
       
     
Rolling Vineyard -SOLD-
       
     
Early Spring -SOLD-
       
     
Lifeguard Tower
       
     
Flower Field
       
     
The Pier at Pismo Beach
       
     
Spring Vineyards  - SOLD -
       
     
Share the Road - SOLD -
       
     
Spring in Big Sur - SOLD -
       
     
Playful -SOLD-
       
     
Spring into Summer
       
     
On the Road Again -SOLD-
       
     
California Road -SOLD-
       
     
Winding Road -SOLD-
       
     
Waiting for the Perfect Wave
       
     
SoCal Swell
       
     
Pink Morning Light
       
     
Chef Nicolas, Escuela de Cocina
       
     
Chicama South Swell
       
     
Paso Golden Vineyards
       
     
Paso Golden Vineyards

30 x 40” oil on canvas

Captured in the heart of Paso Robles, California this painting celebrates the warm, golden glow of the vineyards as they stretch across rolling hills. Painted alla prima, this piece brings to life the vibrant, fresh atmosphere of the vineyards with brushstrokes full of energy and invites the viewer into the sun-kissed world of California wine country.

Fields of Spring Light
       
     
Fields of Spring Light

24 × 18” oil on canvas

Painted alla prima this oil painting captures the freshness and vitality of the central coast vineyard landscape at its most vibrant. Rows of lush green vines create a striking perspective that draws the viewer toward the horizon. Above, luminous clouds drift across the expansive sky. This painting is rendered with spontaneous brushwork preserving the energy of the moment, allowing color, light and atmosphere to come alive on the canvas.

Where will the road take you?
       
     
Where will the road take you?

24 × 36”, oil on canvas

Inspired on a winding road in the Paso Robles-Cambria wine country area.

Old Vines at Turley
       
     
Old Vines at Turley

oil on canvas, 18 × 24”

This painting captures the timeless beauty of historic vines groing in the rolling landscape of San Luis Obispo County. Bathed in warm California light, the gnarled vines and sunlit rows reflect a deep connection between the land and its winemaking heritage. This oil painting celebrates a treasured landscape where old vines are preserved as a living legacy for generations to come.

The Natural Beauty of Paso
       
     
The Natural Beauty of Paso

24 × 36”, oil on canvas

Rolling vineyards stretch across the landscape, leading the eye toward colorful sunlit hills. Warm greens, golds, and earthy reds reflect the changing season and the natural harmony of Paso Robles wine country.

Wild Blossoms
       
     
Wild Blossoms

24 × 18”, oil on canvas

Paso Vineyard Vista
       
     
Paso Vineyard Vista

24 × 36” oil on canvas

Set in the vineyards of Paso Robles, Paso Vineyard Vista captures rolling hills covered with green vines stretching into the distance. Vineyard rows flow across the landscape beneath a sky of soft, drifting clouds, filling the scene with light and atmosphere. The painting evokes the warmth and openness of wine country, where land, viticulture, and sky come together in a calm, expansive vista.

Endless Vintage
       
     
Endless Vintage

24 × 18” oil on canvas

Endless Vintage captures the fresh beauty of a vineyard awakening under the gently light of spring. Rows where the vines are growing create a strong perspective. Beautiful clouds drift through a bright spring sky, casting gently light over the scene. The painting captures the freshness and renewal of wine country.

Poppy Ridge, Point Buchon
       
     
Poppy Ridge, Point Buchon

8 × 10”, oil on canvas

Painted in plein air this oil painting captures Point Buchon Trail at Montana de Pro State Park, lined with vibrant California poppies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Warm wildflower hues and cool ocean light celebrate the beauty and wild character of California’s protected coastline.

Edge of Spring
       
     
Edge of Spring

24 × 30”, oil on canvas

Rustic Barn
       
     
Rustic Barn

18 × 24”, oil on canvas

A rustic barn with a weathered red roof stands proudly in Santa Rita Ranch beneath the bright light of a sunny morning. Crisp daylight illuminates the barn and the surrounding landscape, capturing the peaceful beauty and open character of the countryside. This oil painting celebrates the timeless charm, history, and rural heritage of Santa Rita Ranch

Big Sur Road Trip -SOLD-
       
     
Big Sur Road Trip -SOLD-

24 × 18” each panel - Diptych -

oil on canvas

This painting had a surprise of its own — it naturally transformed into a diptych. This painting is in honor of the 2026 reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur after three long years.

The dramatic coastline, resilience of the land, and emotional return to this iconic stretch of California inspired the expansion into two panels.

This alla prima diptych holds Big Sur at the meeting of earth and water. Rugged cliffs and the ocean converge in a quiet meditation on the wild, untamed beauty of California’s Central Coast.

The Shaded Road, Los Olivos
       
     
The Shaded Road, Los Olivos

24 × 18”, oil on canvas

An inviting oil painting capturing a quiet country road in Los Olivos, California. Mature trees with warm sienna trunks and soft green foliage form a graceful canopy overhead, filtering sunlight into dappled patterns that dance across the road below. Painted with rich texture and warm natural tones evokes all the beauty of rural California.

Country Road, Paso Robles
       
     
Country Road, Paso Robles

12 × 12”, oil on canvas

The brushstrokes are alive with the beautiful hues of green color and the road takes you to places unknown.

Green Slopes and Silent Fence
       
     
Green Slopes and Silent Fence

10 × 20”, oil on canvas

A plein air oil painting capturing the quiet beauty of Buckingham Ranch’s rolling green hills. A weathered fence threads through the landscape, evoking a gentle harmony between nature’s wildness and the quiet presence of human touch. The scene invites reflection and stillness, grounded in the romance of open land.

The Rhythm of Sea and Stone
       
     
The Rhythm of Sea and Stone

10 × 20”, oil on canvas

This plein air oil painting captures the dramatic beauty of the preserved Point Buchon Trail, where sculpted rock formations rise along the Pacific’s edge. Above, soft pink clouds drift across the sky, casting gentle light over the scene. The ocean below is vast and magnificent—its presence felt through bold impasto brushstrokes that echo its movement and power. Rich texture and expressive color bring the coastline to life, celebrating the enduring rhythm between sea, sky, and stone.

"The Miramar"
       
     
"The Miramar"

18 x 24”, oil on canvas, Montecito, Santa Barbara

Follow the Road
       
     
Follow the Road

6 × 6”, oil on canvas

I was inspired to paint this scene and capture an early morning moment in the landscape, where a winding road passes through a patchwork of green fields—each tone and texture reflecting the first signs of seasonal change. Two bare trees stand quietly along the path, their branches reaching into a sky heavy with storm. Painted in plein air oil, the piece uses expressive brushwork and layered color to convey a subtle tension between movement and stillness, light and shadow—drawing the viewer into the quiet presence of the land.

The Secret Falls of Big Sur (McWay Falls)
       
     
The Secret Falls of Big Sur (McWay Falls)

24 x 36” oil on canvas

The Secret Falls of Big Sur captures the quiet majesty of McWay Falls, where an 80-foot ribbon of water slips gracefully from rugged cliffs into the vast embrace of the Pacific.

Nestled within Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, the scene feels both intimate and infinite—untouched, almost hidden from the world.

Soft coastal light washes over the landscape, illuminating the contrast between golden cliffs, turquoise shallows, and the deep blue horizon beyond. The waterfall, delicate yet constant, becomes a quiet symbol of persistence and serenity, its motion frozen in time against the stillness of the surrounding cove.

This painting invites the viewer into a secluded moment along California’s wild coastline—a place where land, sea, and sky meet in perfect harmony, and where nature whispers rather than roars.

Golden Hour in Paso -SOLD-
       
     
Golden Hour in Paso -SOLD-

30 × 40”, oil on canvas

Bathed in the glowing amber light of golden hour, the rolling vineyards of Paso Robles unfold in a tapestry of warm autumn hues. Long shadows stretch across the gently winding road that meanders through the vines inviting the viewer to journey deeper into the peaceful landscape. Rich ochres, burnt siennas and muted greens blend seamlessly under a soft sky capturing the quiet beauty and timeless rhythm of harvest season in California wine country.

Where the Hills Bloom - SOLD-
       
     
Where the Hills Bloom - SOLD-

24 × 30”, oil on canvas

Inspired by the view along Figueroa Mountain Road in Los Olivos, this painting captures the hills awash in spring color - a sweeping blanket of poppies and fragrant lupines glowing beneath the California sun. The vibrant oranges play against the blues and purples, celebrating the joyful contrasts of the season. Painted with bold brushstrokes and an alla prima approach, Where the Hills Bloom evokes the fleeting beauty and quiet spirit of California in springtime.

Majestic Big Sur
       
     
Majestic Big Sur

24 x 36”, oil on canvas, Big Sur

Pier View from Pismo Preserve
       
     
Pier View from Pismo Preserve

15 x 30”, oil on canvas

The spring green hills catch the light in this painting of Pismo Preserve. The thick brustrokes and expressive color capture the vibrant beauty of spring.

Flower Field
       
     
Flower Field

30 x 48”, oil on canvas

The perspective of this California flower scene and the dedication of the field worker inspired me to portray this scene on my canvas.

Still Waters, Golden Land
       
     
Still Waters, Golden Land

12 × 12”, oil on canvas

This painting captures a fleeting moment where the last whispers of spring meet the dry breath of summer. In the foreground, delicate mustard flowers nod gently in the breeze, their bright yellow blooms offering a soft contrast to the dry, golden tones that stretch across the middle ground. Beyond, a still reservoir reflects the calm sky, anchoring the scene in a sense of quiet permanence. Painted in warm, earthy hues, the composition balances the vibrancy of life with the stillness of land at rest — a tribute to the quiet poetry of California’s changing seasons.

The Magic of Paso -SOLD-
       
     
The Magic of Paso -SOLD-

30 × 40”, oil on canvas

The vines were starting to grow in the Paso Robles vineyards! I drove around recently and captured some of the magic happening on the hills and rolling hills of wine country.  I couldn’t stop but thinking how magical Paso Robles is this time of the year and that’s how I decided on the name for this painting!

The Promise of Spring
       
     
The Promise of Spring

12 × 12”, oil on canvas

This plein air oil painting captures a quiet moment at Santa Rita Ranch as winter fades and spring begins to emerge. A winding road passes through bare trees, their branches reaching skyward above fresh green grass and gently rising hills. The landscape holds a sense of anticipation — a delicate balance between dormancy and renewal. Painted on location, the piece celebrates the preserved beauty of the land and the first signs of seasonal awakening.

Pismo Beach
       
     
Pismo Beach

12 x 24” oil on canvas, Pismo Beach

Shadows of Early Spring
       
     
Shadows of Early Spring

10 × 8”, oil on canvas

Painted en plein air, evokes a quiet uphill road flanked by bare trees just beginning to hint at the season’s return. Long shadows stretch across the path, cast by delicate branches reaching toward a brightening sky. Patches of fresh green begin to emerge at the roadside—subtle signs of renewal. With careful attention to light, form, and atmosphere, the painting captures a moment suspended between winter’s stillness and spring’s awakening.

Rolling Vineyard -SOLD-
       
     
Rolling Vineyard -SOLD-

24x30", oil on canvas

Beautiful impressionistic colors capture the beauty of Paso Robles wine country.

Early Spring -SOLD-
       
     
Early Spring -SOLD-

12 × 12”, oil on canvas

This modern impressionist plein air landscape reveals rolling green hills above Santa Rita Ranch, bathed in morning light and leading toward distant Morro Rock and the ocean beyond. Expressive brushstrokes and layered color evoke movent and atmosphere, offering a quiet harmony between land, sea and sky.

Lifeguard Tower
       
     
Lifeguard Tower

12 x 12”, oil on canvas

Flower Field
       
     
Flower Field

16 x 16”, oil on canvas

The Pier at Pismo Beach
       
     
The Pier at Pismo Beach

10 x 20” oil on canvas

Spring Vineyards  - SOLD -
       
     
Spring Vineyards - SOLD -

24x30", oil on canvas.

Castoro Cellars shows the beauty of the Templeton, California wine landscape in Spring. The ancient oak trees and the beautiful clouds frame this impressionistic oil painting of the Paso Robles area.

Share the Road - SOLD -
       
     
Share the Road - SOLD -

12 × 12”, oil on canvas

12x12", oil on canvas

When I saw the sign of “Share the Road” I knew I had to paint this scene. Bold brushstrokes capture the beautiful California landscape.

Spring in Big Sur - SOLD -
       
     
Spring in Big Sur - SOLD -

6 x 6” oil on canvas

Inspired by the beautiful Lupines growing every year in Big Sur. 

Playful -SOLD-
       
     
Playful -SOLD-

Triptych, 3 canvas 6x6" each, total 6" tall x 18" wide, oil on canvas

I felt very playful and wanted to capture the beautiful light of this time of the year.

Spring into Summer
       
     
Spring into Summer

6x6”, oil on canvas

The hay bales on the way to the local farms inspired me to paint the beautiful colors of Spring turning to Summer.

Thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors depict the scene.

On the Road Again -SOLD-
       
     
On the Road Again -SOLD-

12 x 12”, oil on canvas

California Road -SOLD-
       
     
California Road -SOLD-

6 x 6”, oil on canvas

Winding Road -SOLD-
       
     
Winding Road -SOLD-

6 x 6”, oil on panel

Waiting for the Perfect Wave
       
     
Waiting for the Perfect Wave

11 x 14”, oil on canvas

SoCal Swell
       
     
SoCal Swell

24 x 38, oil on canvas, Southern California

Pink Morning Light
       
     
Pink Morning Light

11 x 14” oil on canvas

Chef Nicolas, Escuela de Cocina
       
     
Chef Nicolas, Escuela de Cocina

11 x 14, oil on canvas, Peru

Chicama South Swell
       
     
Chicama South Swell

18 x 24, oil on canvas, Chicama, Peru