Originals

The paintings in this section are available original oil paintings and most have been painted 100% plein air (outdoors, on location). Some took two hours and others took several weeks to complete. Paul has traveled to different cities and countries carrying his easel and paints to be able to offer you authentic plein air paintings.

To inquire about any of these original oil paintings, please contact the artist.

California – San Diego Area

Reflecting With Family

36 x 24" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Dad, son and their dog enjoying the reflection pond on a nice sunny day.

The Kiss Statue

16 x 12" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Unconditional Surrender statue at the Port of San Diego is special to many.

Sunny Balboa Park

48 x 36" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Sunny painting so LARGE of the California Tower & Dome that you feel like you are there.

The Calm of
Early Morning

36 x 48" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Magnificent LARGE painting that has the wow factor for a statement artwork.

Hotel Del Coronado

12 x 16" Oil
CORONADO
Coronado beach in front of the Hotel Del is a great place to relax.

La Jolla Cove Beach

16 x 20" Oil
LA JOLLA
The inviting Cove beach at rest.

Along La Jolla's Shore

12 x 16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Painted at Shell Beach with Casa Mañana and the Children's Pool in the background.

Moored in the Bay

11 x 14" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Moored boats floating in the San Diego Bay with Point Loma as the backdrop.

Santa Fe Train Depot

16 x 20" Oil
DOWNTOWN
San Diego's historic railway station with a visiting train.

Old Town

12 x 16" Oil
OLD TOWN
The Colorado House in the Old Town Historic Park.

USS Midway

16 x 36" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Panoramic painting of a typical day down by the USS Midway.

Fountain Fun

16 x 20" Oil
BALBOA PARK
A lovely day at the Plaza de Panama looking west toward the Cabrillo Bridge

After Morning Mass

12 x 16" Oil
MISSION VALLEY
The inside of the historic Mission San Diego de Alcala, the first of the 21 California Missions.

Happy Day at the Embarcadero

36 x 24" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Looking down the Embarcadero from Paul's vantage point.

St. Joseph Cathedral

16 x 12" Oil
DOWNTOWN
The official Cathedral of San Diego.

Reflections

12 x 16" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Loose and lively painting of this favorite view of the artist.

Docked in Tuna Harbor

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
This skyline view will no longer be seen once the new Manchester project is complete.

La Jolla Cove

12 x 16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Sunny day at the La Jolla Cove.

Casa Del Prado Theater

16 x 12" Oil
BALBOA PARK
The San Diego Junior Theater operates out of this gorgeous building.

Between Runs

14 x 11" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Fishing boat with dinghy along the pier in the Embarcadero.

Maple Canyon

12 x 9" Oil
BANKER'S HILL
Sunny view from the sidewalk looking across Maple Canyon in Banker's Hill.

Houseboat on the Harbor

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Awaiting the next outing, but the occupant is surely at home there or out to sea.

At W. Mission Bay Drive & Mission Blvd.

12 x 16" Oil
MISSION BEACH
Painted in front of Starbucks looking west towards the ocean and Mr. Ruriberto's Mexican Restaurant.

Marina Crosswalk

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Looking towards downtown as painted from Tuna Harbor.

San Diego Marina

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Looking towards the Embassy Suites and the Park Place Condominiums.

Coronado Bridge View

8 x 10" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Serene light looking towards the San Diego Pier Cafe with the Coronado Bridge in the background.

Active Embarcadero

20 x 24" Oil
DOWNTOWN
To many locals, this is their daily walking or cycling "track" along the Embarcadero.

Creole Cafe

14 x 11" Oil
OLD TOWN
Courtyard scene at the Creole Cafe in Old Town.

Happy Day at the Embarcadero - Study

14x11" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Lots of strollers on an active sunny day.

View from Presidio Park

16 x 12" Oil
PRESIDIO PARK
Panoramic view from Presidio Park.

Wine Tasting at the Bernardo Winery

14 x 18" Oil
RANCHO BERNARDO
The wine glass on the table inside the white shade hut is for you. What are you waiting for?

Assaggio's
at Seaport Village

8 x 10" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Popular pizza joint in Seaport Village overlooking the San Diego Bay towards the Coronado Bridge.

Rock 'n Ron
(Busker Series)

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Buskers like to line the Embarcadero and this one is Rock 'n Ron!

Alcazar Garden

24 x 36" Oil
BALBOA PARK
This is a popular wedding spot in Balboa Park. Weddings typically take place right between the two blue pots.

Anthony's Fish Grotto

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Memories made at the former Anthony's Fish Grotto near the Star of India.

Switzer Canyon

30 x 40" Oil
NORTH & SOUTH PARK
Lush canyon east of Balboa Park that separates the neighborhoods of North Park and South Park.

Nate's Point Dog Park

24 x 30" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Happy dogs go to this 2.3-acre Balboa Park dog park. Painting has the two iconic towers in the background.

Prospect Street

8 x 10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Downtown La Jolla looking towards the La Valencia Hotel.

Tuna Harbor Reflections

12 x 16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Tuna Harbor offers beautiful reflections for those determined to capture them before the waters become unstill.

T-Bone
(Busker Series)

8 x 8" Oil
DOWNTOWN
A fan of FUNK, T-Bone aims to please!

Gary
(Busker Series)

8 x 8" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Classic rock entertainment.

The Big Blue
(Busker Series)

6 x 6" Oil
DOWNTOWN
This piano man does jazz and blues.

Aircraft on the Midway

12 x 19" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Closeup of the aircraft as seen on the USS Midway in downtown San Diego.

California – Outside San Diego

Fisherman's Wharf

16 x 12" Oil
SAN FRANCISCO
The famous and popular wharf on the northern waterfront.

Fountain at the Mission

11 x 14" Oil
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Central courtyard with open grass lawns and a beautiful fountain.

Carlee's

16 x 12" Oil
BORREGO SPRINGS
Painted in spring from Christmas Circle facing Carlee's Restaurant.

Rialto Theatre

12 x 9" Oil
SOUTH PASADENA
Historic landmark theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Morning in Borrego

8 x 10" Oil
BORREGO SPRINGS
Abstract minimalist painting from the streets in Borrego Springs.

Giving Thanks

8 x 10" Oil
SAN MIGUEL
Painted during the restoration of this mission after it was damaged during the 2003 San Simeon earthquake.

Saint Richard
Catholic Church

12 x 16" Oil
SAN MIGUEL
A small church on the outskirts of this mellow desert town.

Carmel Mission Basilica

12 x 16" Oil
CARMEL
This is the backside of the Carmel Mission Basilica, the 2nd of the 21 California Missions.

Lunch at La Galette

11 x 14" Oil
SAN CLEMENTE
Charming creperie along Avenida Victoria.

Along Henderson
Canyon Road

8 x 10" Oil
BORREGO SPRINGS
Looking forward or looking back? You decide.

New York City

Streets of New York City

11 x 14" Oil
MANHATTAN
Outside the Plaza Hotel at Central Park South.

Carousel in the Park

11 x 14" Oil
CENTRAL PARK
This vintage carousel is a popular attraction at the southern end of Central Park.

Bethesda Terrace

11 x 14" Oil
CENTRAL PARK
Angel of the Waters, part of one of the largest fountains in New York.

Bleeker Street

12 x 16" Oil
MANHATTAN
Bleeker Street Pizza with the Empire State Building off in the distance.

The Lake

11 x 14" Oil
CENTRAL PARK
Memorable setting for picnics and hangouts.

Times Square

14 x 11" Oil
MANHATTAN
Major Midtown intersection of Broadway and 47th Streets.

Washington Square Park

12 x 16" Oil
LOWER MANHATTAN
Public park in Greenwich Village neighborhood.

Chicago

Wrigley Building

12 x 9" Oil
CHICAGO

Painted from across the Chicago River looking towards the historic Wrigley Building and other iconic buildings.

Ohio

Along Yellow Creek

8 x 10" Oil
POLAND
Little red barn by the library painted in 19-degree weather in the artist's hometown.

Uptown Athens

11 x 14" Oil
ATHENS
N. Court Street looking towards the Athens National Guard Armory.

College Green at
Ohio University

14 x 11" Oil
ATHENS
Cutler Hall, located in the College Green, is the oldest building erected for higher education west of the Alleghenies.

Utah

Downtown Moab

12 x 16" Oil
MOAB
Glowing fall colors adorned this great town known for its red rock and outdoorsy visitors.

Dead Horse Point

12 x 16" Oil
MOAB
Looking over Canyonlands National Park is this panorama of red rock.

Along the Colorado River

8 x 10" Oil
MOAB
Painted in Moab along the river in the month of October.

Europe

Cafe Van Gogh

12 x 16" Oil
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE
Painted where the great Van Gogh spent a great deal of his time.

Aix-en-Provence's
Old Town

16 x 12" Oil
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE
Painted in the nook of a chocolate shop had its perks!

Ireland's Guinness

16 x 12" Oil
WEXFORD, IRELAND
Painted during a plein air competition outside a pub.

Plaza de España

8 x 10" Oil
SEVILLA, SPAIN
Enchanting place to explore that was built for the Ibero-American exposition in 1929.

Hook Lighthouse

14 x 12" Oil
WEXFORD, IRELAND
Painted on the artist's birthday on a beautiful sunny day!

Morning Light

12 x 16" Oil
MONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Capturing the morning light along the edge of this walled city in Tuscany.

Playa de Triunfo

16 x 12" Oil
SEVILLA, SPAIN
Painted in front of the largest Gothic church and third largest church in the world.

Foulksmills

12 x 16" Oil
FOULKSMILLS, IRELAND
Tiny town located in south Wexford County.

Evening Light

12 x 16" Oil
MONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Looking over the edge of this walled city out into the Tuscan hills.

San Sebastian Castle Lighthouse

8 x 10" Oil
CADIZ, SPAIN
Fortress in Cadiz located at the end of La Caleta beach.

Tiber River

12 x 16" Oil
ROME, ITALY
St. Angelo Bridge in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.

Toledo at Night

8 x 10" Oil
TOLEDO, SPAIN
Painted from the window at night looking towards Toledo.