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.
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California – San Diego Area

La Jolla Shores Hotel
and Boardwalk
16x12" OilLA JOLLA
Looking north from the boardwalk at Avenida de la Playa.

Casa Beach
9x12" OilLA JOLLA
Coastline north of the Wedding Bowl at Cuvier Park and south of the Children's Pool.

San Diego Harbor and Highrises
12x16" OilDOWNTOWN
San Diego's beautiful harbor looking towards the County Administration Building.

Jacaranda Trees Along First Avenue
11x10-3/4" OilBANKERS HILL
Beautiful flowering purple trees lining the street.

El Camino Restaurant
8x6" OilLITTLE ITALY
Streetscape with El Camino Mexican Restaurant in background.

Looking Up Market St. From Pacific Highway
12x16" OilDOWNTOWN
Street scene leaving the Embarcadero towards downtown.

The Lamplighter
at Goldfinch
and Washington
12x16" OilMISSION HILLS
Main intersection in Mission Hills.

Quince Street Bridge
18x24" OilBANKERS HILL
Beautiful bridge built in 1905 that is 236 feet long and 60 feet tall.

Friends Playing Beach Volleyball
12x16" OilSOUTH MISSION BEACH
Beach volleyball game on the bay side at Avalon Ct.

View from
Ocean Beach Pier
10x14" OilOCEAN BEACH
A view from the pier that has since become inaccessible.

"Old Man" at Tourmaline Surfing Park at PB Point
12x16" OilPACIFIC BEACH
Surf break commonly known as the "Old Man" for all those long boarders.

Swami's at Self-Realization Fellowship
11x14" OilENCINITAS
Popular spot along the Pacific Ocean known for surfing.

North Harbor Drive by County Administration Building
8x10" OilDOWNTOWN
Palm tree lined street next to the County Administration Building.

Treats Under a
Rainbow Umbrella
8x10" OilEMBARCADERO
Serving up sunshine, smiles and snacks along the San Diego Harbor.

South Mission Beach Along Ocean Front Walk
8x6" OilMISSION BEACH
Looking south from the beach entrance towards the jetty.

Beach Volleyball
8x10" OilPACIFIC BEACH
This is what winter looks like in San Diego. It's seriously hard to take.

First Avenue Bridge
12x16" OilBANKER'S HILL
The "People's Bridge" that spans Nutmeg and Redwood Streets above Maple Canyon.

Fifth & Island
12x16" OilGASLAMP QUARTER
Street corner near Rustic Root, Volcano Rabbit, Blarney Stone and other hot spots.

Mission Beach Boardwalk
12x16" OilMISSION BEACH
View of the active boardwalk near the Lifeguard Station.

A Day at Mission Beach
12x16" OilMISSION BEACH
Hanging out on the boardwalk wall. enjoying the ocean views.

Inside Pannikin Coffeehouse
16x12" OilENCINITAS
A popular coffeehouse that has stood the test of time.

Belmont Park
12x16" OilMISSION BEACH
The Giant Dipper at the intersection of Mission Blvd. and Ventura Place/W. Mission Bay Drive.

Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
6x8" OilDEL MAR
A mini moody morning painting of the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon.

Ocean Blvd. Toward Powerhouse
16x12" OilDEL MAR
Coastal scenic drive going north with a winding road and an expressive tree.

Belvedere in Scripps Park
12x16" OilLA JOLLA
Cute little green huts where you can watch the coastal splash while shaded from the warm San Diego sun.

Hodad's in OB
16x12" OilOCEAN BEACH
Famous for their burgers, there is often a healthy line to get in.

Under Ocean Beach Pier
12x16" OilOCEAN BEACH
Ocean Beach life as seen through the under side of the pier.

Leaving Nate's Point Dog Park
12x16" OilBALBOA PARK
Looking toward Cabrillo Bridge in the direction of the California Tower.

Hob Nob Hill
12x16" OilBANKER'S HILL
Since 1946, this is one of San Diego's oldest restaurants operating in the same location.

Double Drive-Thru
12x16" OilOCEAN BEACH
Super colorful and so popular that in order to keep up they have a double drive-through!

Park & Market
12x16" OilDOWNTOWN
With the Coronado Bridge in the background this view looks toward East Village down the Trolley tracks.

Eucalyptus on E Avenue
12x16" OilCORONADO
A sprinkling of light and shadow make for a nice place to walk and enjoy these magnificent trees!

Glorietta Bay Marina
12x16" OilCORONADO
A great view of the bay looking towards a mountain off the distance in Mexico.

"The Wall" at Casa Beach
12x16" OilLA JOLLA
This wall creates "a sider" (tide) that takes skim boarders for a run ride.

Historic El Cortez
12x16" OilCortez Hill
Once THE icon of downtown San Diego. Still a beautiful and unique structure.

Twin Inn
12x16" OilCARLSBAD
Named when there were two, this historical site is located in the heart of Carlsbad Village.

Coronado Ferry Landing
12x16" OilCORONADO
Looking towards downtown San Diego from the landing in Coronado.

Los Penasquitos Ranch
12x16" OilRANCHO PENASQUITOS
Park of a beautiful park system nestled in the canyon. A great place to hike!

La Mesa Blvd.
at Palm Ave.
12x16" OilLA MESA
Outside dining at a classic Mexican restaurant, Por Favor.

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.

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.

Fall in San Diego
16x12" OilDOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Fabulous fall day with the USS Midway to the left and the skyline in the background.

Surfing San Diego
12x16" OilSAN DIEGO
Every day is a good day to catch a wave in America's Finest City!

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.

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.

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.

West Shepherd Canyon
16x12" OilTIERRASANTA
Pathway in the canyon that runs from Santo Road to Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

22nd and Market
12x16" OilSHERMAN HEIGHTS
The Universal Church with the backdrop of downtown San Diego.

Dancing Light
12 x 16" OilTIERRASANTA
Filtered light showering onto the pathway in this beautiful woodsy neighborhood.