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
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.
Steam Ferry Berkeley
Maritime Museum of San Diego
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
This old time ferry is docked in San Diego Bay alongside some other historic ships and a submarine.
Reflecting With Family
36 x 24" OilBALBOA PARK
Family time at the Reflection Pond.
The Kiss Statue
16 x 12" 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.
The Calm of
Early Morning
36 x 48" OilDOWNTOWN
Magnificent LARGE painting that has the wow factor for a statement artwork.
Hotel Del Coronado
12 x 16" OilCORONADO
Coronado beach in front of the Hotel Del is a great place to relax.
La Jolla Cove Beach
16 x 20" OilLA JOLLA
The inviting Cove beach at rest.
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.
Moored in the Bay
11 x 14" OilDOWNTOWN
Moored boats floating in the San Diego Bay with Point Loma as the backdrop.
Santa Fe Train Depot
16 x 20" OilDOWNTOWN
San Diego's historic railway station with a visiting train.
Old Town
12 x 16" OilOLD TOWN
The Colorado House in the Old Town Historic Park.
USS Midway
16 x 36" OilDOWNTOWN
Panoramic painting of a typical day down by the USS Midway.
Fountain Fun
16 x 20" OilBALBOA PARK
A lovely day at the Plaza de Panama looking west toward the Cabrillo Bridge
After Morning Mass
12 x 16" OilMISSION 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" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking down the Embarcadero from Paul's vantage point.
St. Joseph Cathedral
16 x 12" OilDOWNTOWN
The official Cathedral of San Diego.
Reflections
12 x 16" OilBALBOA PARK
Loose and lively painting of this favorite view of the artist.
Bluewater Boathouse
12 x 16" OilCORONADO
Light and shadow play on an idyllic day.
La Jolla Cove
12 x 16" OilLA JOLLA
Sunny day at the La Jolla Cove.
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.
Maple Canyon
12 x 9" OilBANKER'S HILL
Sunny view from the sidewalk looking across Maple Canyon in Banker's Hill.
Docked in Tuna Harbor
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
This skyline view will no longer be seen once the new Manchester project is complete.
At W. Mission Bay Drive & Mission Blvd.
12 x 16" OilMISSION BEACH
Painted in front of Starbucks looking west towards the ocean and Mr. Ruriberto's Mexican Restaurant.
Marina Crosswalk
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking towards downtown as painted from Tuna Harbor.
San Diego Marina
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Looking towards the Embassy Suites and the Park Place Condominiums.
Coronado Bridge View
8 x 10" OilDOWNTOWN
Serene light looking towards the San Diego Pier Cafe with the Coronado Bridge in the background.
Active Embarcadero
20 x 24" OilDOWNTOWN
To many locals, this is their daily walking or cycling "track" along the Embarcadero.
Creole Cafe
14 x 11" OilOLD TOWN
Courtyard scene at the Creole Cafe in Old Town.
Happy Day at the Embarcadero - Study
14x11" OilDOWNTOWN
Lots of strollers on an active sunny day.
View from Presidio Park
16 x 12" OilPRESIDIO PARK
Panoramic view from Presidio Park.
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?
Assaggio's
at Seaport Village
8 x 10" OilDOWNTOWN
Popular pizza joint in Seaport Village overlooking the San Diego Bay towards the Coronado Bridge.
Rock 'n Ron
(Busker Series)
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Buskers like to line the Embarcadero and this one is Rock 'n Ron!
Alcazar Garden
24 x 36" OilBALBOA 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" OilDOWNTOWN
Memories made at the former Anthony's Fish Grotto near the Star of India.
Switzer Canyon
30 x 40" 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.
Tuna Harbor Reflections
12 x 16" OilDOWNTOWN
Tuna Harbor offers beautiful reflections for those determined to capture them before the waters become unstill.
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.
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.
California – Outside San Diego
Fisherman's Wharf
16 x 12" OilSAN FRANCISCO
The famous and popular wharf on the northern waterfront.
Fountain at the Mission
11 x 14" OilSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Central courtyard with open grass lawns and a beautiful fountain.
Carlee's
16 x 12" OilBORREGO SPRINGS
Painted in spring from Christmas Circle facing Carlee's Restaurant.
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.
New York City
Streets of New York City
11 x 14" OilMANHATTAN
Outside the Plaza Hotel at Central Park South.
Carousel in the Park
11 x 14" OilCENTRAL PARK
This vintage carousel is a popular attraction at the southern end of Central Park.
Bethesda Terrace
11 x 14" OilCENTRAL PARK
Angel of the Waters, part of one of the largest fountains in New York.
Bleeker Street
12 x 16" OilMANHATTAN
Bleeker Street Pizza with the Empire State Building off in the distance.
The Lake
11 x 14" OilCENTRAL PARK
Memorable setting for picnics and hangouts.
Times Square
14 x 11" OilMANHATTAN
Major Midtown intersection of Broadway and 47th Streets.
Washington Square Park
12 x 16" OilLOWER MANHATTAN
Public park in Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Ohio
Along Yellow Creek
8 x 10" OilPOLAND
Little red barn by the library painted in 19-degree weather in the artist's hometown.
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.
Utah
Downtown Moab
12 x 16" OilMOAB
Glowing fall colors adorned this great town known for its red rock and outdoorsy visitors.
Dead Horse Point
12 x 16" OilMOAB
Looking over Canyonlands National Park is this panorama of red rock.
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.
Aix-en-Provence's
Old Town
16 x 12" OilAIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE
Painted in the nook of a chocolate shop had its perks!
Ireland's Guinness
16 x 12" OilWEXFORD, IRELAND
Painted during a plein air competition outside a pub.
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!
Morning Light
12 x 16" OilMONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Capturing the morning light along the edge of this walled city in Tuscany.
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.
Evening Light
12 x 16" OilMONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
Looking over the edge of this walled city out into the Tuscan hills.
San Sebastian Castle Lighthouse
8 x 10" OilCADIZ, SPAIN
Fortress in Cadiz located at the end of La Caleta beach.
Tiber River
12 x 16" OilROME, ITALY
St. Angelo Bridge in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
Toledo at Night
8 x 10" OilTOLEDO, SPAIN
Painted from the window at night looking towards Toledo.