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.
California – San Diego Area | California – Outside San Diego
New York City | Ohio | Utah | Europe
To inquire about any of these original oil paintings, please contact the artist.
California – San Diego Area
Crosswalk at Blessed Sacrament
12x16" OilEL CERRITO/ROLANDO
View from 58th & El Cajon Blvd. You can see Blessed Sacrament Parish in the foreground and the North Park Tower and Hillcrest off in the distance.
Enjoying Little Italy
12x16" OilLITTLE ITALY
Lively Italian neighborhood with long-time restaurant Filippi's restaurant on the left and neighborhood marquee on the right.
The Museum of Us
12x16" OilBALBOA PARK
Formerly The Museum of Man, this view was painted from the theater area of Balboa Park.
View of the Coronado Bridge
12x16" OilGRANT HILL
Million dollar view from Grant Hill looking towards Coronado.
La Pensione
16x12" OilLITTLE ITALY
Chic hotel in the heart of Little Italy painted from the intersection of Date and India.
Euclid Tower (Tower Bar)
12x16" OilCITY HEIGHTS
From this corner of Euclid and University you see the colorful Tower Bar and the Egyptian Garage on the right.
San Diego Bay View
12x16" OilLITTLE ITALY
View of the San Diego Bay from the intersection of India and Grape.
The Living Room Cafe
12x16" OilCOLLEGE AREA
Coffeehouse vibe at this cafe that was painted during a rare San Diego storm.
City View from Grant Hill
12x16" OilGRANT HILL
Picturesque view of downtown San Diego from the intersection of J and 25th.
Dropping Off Fish at Market St. Pier
8x10" OilEMBARCADERO
Charming scene by Seaport Village of a fishing boat offloading their catch of the day.
Sunny Hillcrest Day
16x12" OilHILLCREST
Beautiful day to paint. Hillcrest marquee in the background.
Welcome to Little Italy
12x16" OilLITTLE ITALY
The big red chair is like a big Italian welcome to the neighborhood.
The Kiss Statue
8x6" OilEMBARCADERO
Kissing sailor and nurse statue in front of the USS Midway.
Overlooking La Jolla
12x16" OilLA JOLLA
Standing among the eucalyptus trees at UCSD overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Fall in San Diego
16x12" OilDOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Fabulous fall day with the USS Midway to the left and the skyline in the background.
Ocean Beach Pier
12x16" OilOCEAN BEACH
Looking up Niagara Avenue from the OB Pier.
Stonewall Peak
from the Campground
10x14" OilCUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK
Stonewall Peak as viewed from Paso Picacho Campground on a crisp fall day.
Surfing San Diego
12x16" OilSAN DIEGO
Every day is a good day to catch a wave in America's Finest City!
Shimmery Boatscape
12x15-1/2" OilSAN DIEGO BAY
Moored boats dancing around in the glistening waves.
Sunset Cliffs
8x10" OilPOINT LOMA
Magnificent cliffs near Point Loma Nazarene University.
Marston House
12x16" OilBALBOA PARK
Historic home of George and Anna Marston maintained by Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO).
Life in Pacific Beach
12x16" OilPACIFIC BEACH
An active boardwalk, some lounging, and Crystal Pier, World Famous and Capri by the Sea in the background.
The Boardwalk
12x16" OilMISSION BEACH
Looking north towards Pacific Beach (from Hamel's) on a sunny day, with walkers, runners, cyclists and people watchers.
Piazza Della Famiglia
16x12" OilLITTLE ITALY
A lively piazza with a beautiful view of the San Diego Bay.
Evening Glow
12x16" OilOCEAN BEACH
Afternoon light creating a pastel blue ocean against a light mauve sky.
Foggy Afternoon,
La Jolla Cove
12x16" OilLA JOLLA
Peaceful mood at an iconic San Diego beach.
The Old Dam of
Mission Trails Park
12x16" OilSAN CARLOS
Created by the early settlers of California's First Mission.
Belmont Park on a
Saturday Afternoon
12x16" OilMISSION BEACH
Carnival atmosphere alive and well right next to the Pacific Ocean.
Leaning Trees
in Scripps Park
12x16" OilLA JOLLA
Unique trees in the park where Dr. Seuss got some of his inspiration.
The Runner's Head
12x16" OilMISSION BAY
Active San Diegans might know this common place to pick up running and race information.
Cowles Mountain
12x16" OilLA MESA
At Lake Murray overlooking Cowles Mountain surrounded by people feeding ducks.
Bull's Smokin' BBQ
12x16" OilMORENA DISTRICT
The best barbecue in San Diego in an "off the beaten path" location.
Cherry Trees
in Balboa Park
16x12" OilBALBOA PARK
Along the El Prado looking through the trees towards the California Tower and Dome.
Surfing Next to the Crystal Pier
12x16" OilPACIFIC BEACH
The daily gathering of surfers on the north side of Crystal Pier.
Engine No. 3
9x12" OilLA MESA
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum along the main boulevard in La Mesa.
Along North
Harbor Drive
12x16" OilDOWNTOWN
Peaceful moored sailboat on the bay with downtown high rises and the USS Midway in the background.
West Shepherd Canyon
16x12" OilTIERRASANTA
Pathway in the canyon that runs from Santo Road to Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Luscomb Point
12x16" OilPOINT LOMA
Rocky point at No Surf Beach along the Pacific Ocean.
22nd and Market
12x16" OilSHERMAN HEIGHTS
The Universal Church with the backdrop of downtown San Diego.
Maple Canyon
12x16" OilBANKER'S HILL
Tree-lined pathway through Maple Canyon.
Buona Forchetta
12x16" OilSOUTH PARK
An early evening dining experience at this lovely Italian neighborhood restaurant.
Dancing Light
12 x 16" OilTIERRASANTA
Filtered light showering onto the pathway in this beautiful woodsy neighborhood.
The Market Place
12x16" OilBANKER'S HILL
A very popular deli that has been around for decades.
A Lighthouse in the City
12x16" OilDOWNTOWN
Seaport Village, a charming shopping and restaurant district downtown along San Diego's Bay.
Waiting To Go Into the OB People's COOP
12x16" OilOCEAN BEACH
One of a kind, 100% organic grocery store owned by COOP members.
Outdoor Seating at Lestat's on Adams
16x12" OilNORMAL HEIGHTS
Ecclectic coffeehouse where students and creatives hang out and collaborate.
A Return to the San Diego River
12x16" OilGRANTVILLE
Reflections on the San Diego River.
Spanish Village
Art Center
12 x 16" OilBALBOA PARK
A beautiful community of local San Diego artists located between the Zoo and the NAT.
Del Mar Beach
12 x 16" OilDEL MAR
Busy day at the beach with dog beach in the foreground and La Jolla off in the distance.
Laurel Street
at Union Street
12 x 16" OilBANKER'S HILL
Painted right above where Laurel Street turns into a downward 45-degree angle towards the San Diego Bay.
Talbot Street
12 x 16" OilPOINT LOMA
Looking down Talbot Street with the San Diego Bay and skyline in the background.
10th and C
12 x 16" OilCORONADO
Historic Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church on the left and the former El Cordova Garage on the right.
Harry's Coffee Shop
12 x 16" OilLA JOLLA
Popular old school "locals" diner to eat and catch up with your neighbors.
Gaslamp Quarter Looking North on Fifth
16 x 12" OilGASLAMP QUARTER
At Fifth Ave. and G Street in the direction of the historic Wm. Penn Hotel.
Pacific Beach Boardwalk
12 x 16" OilPACIFIC BEACH
Life at the beach along Ocean Front Walk at Ocean's Ice Cream.
Off to the Beach
12 x 16" OilPACIFIC BEACH
At Mission Blvd. walking towards the Crystal Pier and the beach.
Ocean View from Newport Avenue
16 x1 2" OilOCEAN BEACH
A gorgeous view from the top of Newport Ave. looking west towards the ocean.
Gaslamp Quarter
Looking South on Fifth
12 x 16" OilGASLAMP QUARTER
At Fifth Ave. and E St. in the direction of the historic Louis Bank of Commerce Building.
The Huddle Restaurant
16 x 12" OilMISSION HILLS
An American Restaurant "Where Good Friends Meet."
Spruce Street
Suspension Bridge
16 x 12" OilBANKER'S HILL
A charming 375-foot-long foot bridge that suspends 70 feet above Sessions Canyon.
North Park Theatre
16 x 12" OilNORTH PARK
Historic theatre along University Avenue, currently Observatory North Park.
Quince Street Bridge
12 x 16" OilBANKER'S HILL
Popular historic foot bridge spanning Third and Fourth Avenues.
University Heights
Entrance
16 x 12" OilUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Creative entrance sign along Park Blvd. in a charming neighborhood.
Parkhouse Eatery
14 x 11" OilUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
A local favorite and charming both inside and out.
Jimmy Carter's
Mexican Restaurant
12 x 16" OilBANKER'S HILL
Colorful long-time neighborhood favorite!
Old Town's O'Hungry's
8 x 8" OilOLD TOWN
At the intersection in front of O'Hungry's.
Peaceful San Diego River
12 x 16" OilMISSION VALLEY
Serene view of the San Diego River with Mission Hills, The Presidio and Mission Valley off in the distance.
San Diego Ave.
at Twiggs, Old Town
16 x 12" OilOLD TOWN
Street scene looking southeast towards the neighborhood favorite, O'Hungry's.
Looking South on Fern,
South Park
10 x 14" OilSOUTH PARK
Afternoon light on Fern St. looking south towards the barbershop and the historic Burlingame Garage building.
Winner Winner
Chicken Pie Dinner
20 x 16" OilNORTH PARK
Iconic street scene of the North Park water tower and the famed Chicken Pie Shop.
Reflections on the
San Diego River
16 x 20" OilMISSION VALLEY
Peace and tranquility in the middle of bustling Mission Valley.
Respite on the
San Diego River
16 x 12" OilGRANTVILLE
Cozy respite in Grantville along the San Diego River.
La Jolla Cove
Beach
30 x 40" OilLA JOLLA
Large scale painting for a perfect statement piece
Hotel Del Coronado
12 x 16" OilCORONADO
Coronado beach in front of the Hotel Del is a great place to relax.
The Calm of
Early Morning
36 x 48" OilDOWNTOWN
Magnificent LARGE painting that has the wow factor for a statement artwork.
Reflecting With Family
36 x 24" OilBALBOA PARK
Family time at the Reflection Pond.
The Kiss Statue
12 x 11" OilDOWNTOWN
Unconditional Surrender statue at the Port of San Diego is special to many.
Sunny Balboa Park
48 x 36" OilBALBOA PARK
Sunny painting so LARGE of the California Tower & Dome that you feel like you are there.
Piazza delle Famiglia
12 x 16" OilLITTLE ITALY
View looking towards the bay from behind this fountain, the showpiece of the piazza.
Coronado Yacht Club
12 X 16" OilCORONADO
Clubhouse of a charming yacht club that has been around since 1932.
Anthony's Fish Grotto
Downtown
12 X 16" OilDOWNTOWN
For more than 50 years this waterfront restaurant was a favorite for locals and tourists.
Along La Jolla's Shore
12 x 16" OilLA JOLLA
Painted at Shell Beach with Casa Mañana and the Children's Pool in the background.
USS Midway
16 x 36" OilDOWNTOWN
Panoramic painting of a typical day down by the USS Midway.
Old Town Park
12 x 16" OilOLD TOWN
The Colorado House in the Old Town Historic Park.
Happy Day at the Embarcadero
36 x 24" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking down the Embarcadero from Paul's vantage point.
St. Joseph Cathedral
16 x 12" OilDOWNTOWN
The official Cathedral of San Diego.
La Jolla Cove Beach
16 x 20" OilLA JOLLA
The inviting Cove beach at rest.
Bluewater Boathouse
12 x 16" OilCORONADO
Light and shadow play on an idyllic day.
Reflections
12 x 16" OilBALBOA PARK
Loose and lively painting of this favorite view of the artist.
Casa Del Prado Theater
16 x 12" OilBALBOA PARK
The San Diego Junior Theater operates out of this gorgeous building.
Between Runs
14 x 11" OilDOWNTOWN
Fishing boat with dinghy along the pier in the Embarcadero.
Docked in Tuna Harbor
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
This skyline view will no longer be seen once the new Manchester project is complete.
Active Embarcadero
20 x 24" OilDOWNTOWN
To many locals, this is their daily walking or cycling "track" along the Embarcadero.
Coronado Bridge View
8 x 10" OilDOWNTOWN
Serene light looking towards the San Diego Pier Cafe with the Coronado Bridge in the background.
Harbor View at
Plaza delle Famiglia
8x14" OilLITTLE ITALY
Painted looking towards the San Diego bay looking through the piazza.
Marina Crosswalk
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking towards downtown as painted from Tuna Harbor.
Creole Cafe
14 x 11" OilOLD TOWN
Courtyard scene at the Creole Cafe in Old Town.
San Diego Marina
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking towards the Embassy Suites and the Park Place Condominiums.
View from Presidio Park
16 x 12" OilPRESIDIO PARK
Panoramic view from Presidio Park.
Rock 'n Ron
(Busker Series)
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Buskers like to line the Embarcadero and this one is Rock 'n Ron!
Assaggio's
at Seaport Village
8 x 10" OilDOWNTOWN
Popular pizza joint in Seaport Village overlooking the San Diego Bay towards the Coronado Bridge.
Wine Tasting at the Bernardo Winery
14 x 18" OilRANCHO BERNARDO
The wine glass on the table inside the white shade hut is for you. What are you waiting for?
Switzer Canyon
30 x 30" OilNORTH & 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" OilBALBOA PARK
Happy dogs go to this 2.3-acre Balboa Park dog park. Painting has the two iconic towers in the background.
Prospect Street
11x14" OilLA JOLLA
Downtown La Jolla looking towards the La Valencia Hotel.
T-Bone
(Busker Series)
8 x 8" OilDOWNTOWN
A fan of FUNK, T-Bone aims to please!
Gary
(Busker Series)
8 x 8" OilDOWNTOWN
Classic rock entertainment.
The Big Blue
(Busker Series)
6 x 6" OilDOWNTOWN
This piano man does jazz and blues.
Tuna Harbor Reflections
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Tuna Harbor offers beautiful reflections for those determined to capture them before the waters become unstill.
Aircraft on the Midway
12 x 19" OilDOWNTOWN
Closeup of the aircraft as seen on the USS Midway in downtown San Diego.
Houseboat on the Harbor
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Awaiting the next outing, but the occupant is surely at home there or out to sea.
La Jolla Cove
12 x 16" OilLA JOLLA
Sunny day at the La Jolla Cove.
California – Outside San Diego
Carlee's
16 x 12" OilBORREGO SPRINGS
Painted in spring from Christmas Circle facing Carlee's Restaurant.
Garden Fountain and Bell Tower
12 x 16" OilSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Sunny day at the Mission overlooking the garden fountain and bell tower.
Rialto Theatre
12 x 9" OilSOUTH PASADENA
Historic landmark theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Morning in Borrego
8 x 10" OilBORREGO SPRINGS
Abstract minimalist painting from the streets in Borrego Springs.
Giving Thanks
8 x 10" OilSAN 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" OilSAN MIGUEL
A small church on the outskirts of this mellow desert town.
Carmel Mission Basilica
12 x 16" OilCARMEL
This is the backside of the Carmel Mission Basilica, the 2nd of the 21 California Missions.
Lunch at La Galette
11 x 14" OilSAN CLEMENTE
Charming creperie along Avenida Victoria.
Along Henderson
Canyon Road
8 x 10" OilBORREGO SPRINGS
Looking forward or looking back? You decide.
Fountain at the Mission
11 x 14" OilSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Central courtyard with open grass lawns and a beautiful fountain.
New York City
Streets of New York City
11 x 14" OilMANHATTAN
Outside the Plaza Hotel at Central Park South.
Bethesda Terrace
11 x 14" OilCENTRAL PARK
Angel of the Waters, part of one of the largest fountains in New York.
The Lake
11 x 14" OilCENTRAL PARK
Memorable setting for picnics and hangouts.
Washington Square Park
12 x 16" OilLOWER MANHATTAN
Public park in Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Ohio
Uptown Athens
11 x 14" OilATHENS
N. Court Street looking towards the Athens National Guard Armory.
College Green at
Ohio University
14 x 11" OilATHENS
Cutler Hall, located in the College Green, is the oldest building erected for higher education west of the Alleghenies.
Along Yellow Creek
8 x 10" OilPOLAND
Little red barn by the library painted in 19-degree weather in the artist's hometown.
Utah
Dead Horse Point
12 x 16" OilMOAB
Looking over Canyonlands National Park is this panorama of red rock.
Downtown Moab
12 x 16" OilMOAB
Glowing fall colors adorned this great town known for its red rock and outdoorsy visitors.
Along the Colorado River
8 x 10" OilMOAB
Painted in Moab along the river in the month of October.
Europe
Cafe Van Gogh
12 x 16" OilAIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE
Painted where the great Van Gogh spent a great deal of his time.
Ireland's Guinness
16 x 12" OilWEXFORD, IRELAND
Painted during a plein air competition outside a pub.
Aix-en-Provence's
Old Town
16 x 12" OilAIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE
Painted in the nook of a chocolate shop had its perks!
Plaza de España
8 x 10" OilSEVILLA, SPAIN
Enchanting place to explore that was built for the Ibero-American exposition in 1929.
Hook Lighthouse
14 x 12" OilWEXFORD, IRELAND
Painted on the artist's birthday on a beautiful sunny day!
Tiber River
12 x 16" OilROME, ITALY
St. Angelo Bridge in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
Evening Light
12 x 16" OilMONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Looking over the edge of this walled city out into the Tuscan hills.
Playa de Triunfo
16 x 12" OilSEVILLA, SPAIN
Painted in front of the largest Gothic church and third largest church in the world.
Foulksmills
12 x 16" OilFOULKSMILLS, IRELAND
Tiny town located in south Wexford County.
Morning Light
12 x 16" OilMONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Capturing the morning light along the edge of this walled city in Tuscany.
Toledo at Night
8 x 10" OilTOLEDO, SPAIN
Painted from the window at night looking towards Toledo.
San Sebastian Castle Lighthouse
8 x 10" OilCADIZ, SPAIN
Fortress in Cadiz located at the end of La Caleta beach.