Originals - Paul Strahm Paintings

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. For general pricing on original paintings visit this page.

California – San Diego Area

Osteria Romantica Restaurant

16x12" Oil
LA JOLLA
Popular Italian Restaurant in La Jolla Shores.

A Walk in the Park

24x30" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Shadow and sunlight along the El Prado in Balboa Park.

El Cajon Boulevard

12x16" Oil
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Large and historic neon sign used as the gateway to Mid-City on El Cajon Blvd..

Laying Cypress

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Old Cypress trees hugging the ground in Scripps Park.

Leaning Trees
on Coast Walk

36x48" Oil
LA JOLLA
View from Coast Walk of trees bending towards the inviting ocean.

Looking Out At
Children

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Looking south towards Children's Pool with Casa Mañana in the background.

Golden Tree

8x10" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Colorful fall tree nestled next to the Botanical Building.

Point South Boomer

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Rocky cliff along the Pacific Ocean on a sunny day.

La Jolla Bridge Club

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Venue by the Cove for playing bridge, weddings and more!

Hotel Del Coronado

12x16" Oil
CORONADO
The icon of Coronado, this view is from the boardwalk and beach area looking south toward the Del.

Evening Glow

12x16" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
Afternoon light creating a pastel blue ocean against a light mauve sky.

Beachtime in February

11-3/4 x18" Oil
MISSION BEACH
Doesn't feel like winter here! Most days are good beach days!

Botanical Building

12x16" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Visitors lounging in in front of one of the largest lath structures in the world.

$Woody\'s Breakfast& Burgers$

Woody's Breakfast
& Burgers

8x10" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
Colorful and popular PB breakfast and hangout.

Marina by U.S. Coast Guard Station

11x14" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Boats standing at attention in front of the U.S. Coast Guard Station.

San Diego Mission
de Alcalá

16x12" Oil
MISSION VALLEY
A striking view of the first of the 21 California Missions.

$Above Boomer\'s Beach$

Above Boomer's Beach

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with the tip of the Children's Pool in the distance.

Rocky Point

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Rocky cliff in La Jolla along the Pacific Ocean.

939 Coast Blvd.

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Luxury high rise residence with a scenic coastal view.

Scripps Park

48x60" Oil
LA JOLLA
LARGE painting of the daily stroll and people watching at this site.

$Children\'s Pool$

Children's Pool

36x48" Oil
LA JOLLA
LARGE painting of the scenic Children's Pool minus the sea life.

Looking Out

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
Green lookout along the Scripps Park path by the Bridge Club.

Heart of La Jolla

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Prospect and Girard Avenue intersection with retail and restaurants in abundance!

Laurel Street Jacarandas

12x16" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Purple Jacaranda trees line El Prado between Balboa Ave. & 6th Ave. in Balboa Park.

Along North
Harbor Drive

12x16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Peaceful moored sailboat on the bay with downtown high rises and the USS Midway in the background.

Calm Along the Cliffs

8x10" Oil
LA JOLLA
This is simply the calm before the storm of people coming to this area.

Trolley Tracks at Kettner & G

11x14" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Fun curve in the tracks by Brickyard Coffee & Tea.

Kellogg Beach

8x10" Oil
POINT LOMA
High tide at Kellogg Beach with Military ship in the background.

Buona Forchetta

12x16" Oil
SOUTH PARK
An early evening dining experience at this lovely Italian neighborhood restaurant.

Fox Tails
and Torrey Pines

10x8" Oil
LA JOLLA
Nature sharing its space with the neighbors along Coast Blvd. at Scripps Park.

World Famous and
Blue Sea Beach Hotel

8x10" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH/MISSION BEACH
Life is good! Looking south from Pacific Beach/Mission Beach boundary.

La Jolla Cove

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Looking at the Cove from above.

Barrio Star Restaurant

11x14" Oil
BANKERS HILL
Bougainvillea in full bloom!

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

12x16" Oil
BALBOA PARK
San Diego's own outdoor organ pavilion.

Palm Trees Along
Bayside Walk

16x12" Oil
MISSION BEACH
Palm trees along Bayside Walk at Fernando Place.

6th Avenue at A Street

8x10" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Street scene in San Diego.

P.B. Point

11x14" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
Painted from Palisades Park looking towards Tourmaline Surfing Park.

La Jolla Shores Beach

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Mid-day at the palm tree lined boardwalk.

Hawthorne and State

12x16" Oil
LITTLE ITALY
Looking down toward the San Diego Harbor.

La Jolla Shores Hotel
and Boardwalk

16x12" Oil
LA JOLLA
Looking north from the boardwalk at Avenida de la Playa.

Casa Beach

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

San Diego Harbor and Highrises

12x16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
San Diego's beautiful harbor looking towards the County Administration Building.

Memorial Day at
the Beach

12x16" Oil
MISSION BEACH
A day full of activity on a holiday weekend!

High Spirits Boat

6x8" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Scenic boat tour vessel docked on the bay.

World Famous Restaurant

16x12" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
From the beach looking down Pacific Beach Drive.

Jacaranda Trees Along First Avenue

11x10-3/4" Oil
BANKERS HILL
Beautiful flowering purple trees lining the street.

El Camino Restaurant

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

Fir and India

12x16" Oil
LITTLE ITALY
Looking down toward the San Diego Harbor.

Looking Up Market St. From Pacific Highway

12x16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Street scene leaving the Embarcadero towards downtown.

Breaking Surf

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Surf break at the La Jolla Cove.

The Lamplighter
at Goldfinch
and Washington

12x16" Oil
MISSION HILLS
Main intersection in Mission Hills.

Quince Street Bridge

18x24" Oil
BANKERS HILL
Beautiful bridge built in 1905 that is 236 feet long and 60 feet tall.

Americana Restaurant

6x8" Oil
DEL MAR
Charming eatery in a charming village.

Friends Playing Beach Volleyball

12x16" Oil
SOUTH MISSION BEACH
Beach volleyball game on the bay side at Avalon Ct.

Boomer Beach

6x8" Oil
LA JOLLA
Sunny day at the beach south of the Cove.

Palm Canyon Trail

8x6" Oil
BALBOA PARK
A sprinkling of sun on the path in Palm Canyon.

View from
Ocean Beach Pier

10x14" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
A view from the pier that has since become inaccessible.

San Diego River

22x28" Oil
GRANTVILLE
Serene reflection on the river.

Kettner Blvd. and Ivy

8x10" Oil
LITTLE ITALY
Street scene looking towards downtown.

Sunset Cliffs

8x10" Oil
POINT LOMA
Surf break known as "subs" below Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

$\"Old Man\" at Tourmaline Surfing Park at PB Point$

"Old Man" at Tourmaline Surfing Park at PB Point

12x16" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
Surf break commonly known as the "Old Man" for all those long boarders.

Moonlight State Beach

11x14" Oil
ENCINITAS
Lively beach just north of San Diego.

$Swami\'s at Self-Realization Fellowship$

Swami's at Self-Realization Fellowship

11x14" Oil
ENCINITAS
Popular spot along the Pacific Ocean known for surfing.

North Harbor Drive by County Administration Building

8x10" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Palm tree lined street next to the County Administration Building.

Treats Under a
Rainbow Umbrella

8x10" Oil
EMBARCADERO
Serving up sunshine, smiles and snacks along the San Diego Harbor.

Star of India and
USS Midway

10x8" Oil
EMBARCADERO
Historical ships along the San Diego Bay.

South Mission Beach Along Ocean Front Walk

8x6" Oil
MISSION BEACH
Looking south from the beach entrance towards the jetty.

Beach Volleyball

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

Palms on Newport Avenue

16x12" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
Palm tree lined OB street on a sunny San Diego day.

$Miguel\'s Cocina$

Miguel's Cocina

14x11" Oil
CORONADO
Outside dining at a popular Coronado Mexican eatery.

Basking in Early Spring Sunshine

12x16" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
Breathtaking view from Kate Sessions Park.

First Avenue Bridge

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

Broadway & 2nd

16x12" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Street Scene with the US Grant Hotel in the background.

Broadway Fountain

12x16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
Beautiful domed fountain in front of the Balboa Theatre.

Fifth & Island

12x16" Oil
GASLAMP QUARTER
Street corner near Rustic Root, Volcano Rabbit, Blarney Stone and other hot spots.

Mission Beach Boardwalk

12x16" Oil
MISSION BEACH
View of the active boardwalk near the Lifeguard Station.

Market & Fifth

12x16" Oil
GASLAMP QUARTER
Street scene in the Gaslamp Quarter by Barley Mash.

A Day at Mission Beach

12x16" Oil
MISSION BEACH
Hanging out on the boardwalk wall. enjoying the ocean views.

Inside Pannikin Coffeehouse

16x12" Oil
ENCINITAS
A popular coffeehouse that has stood the test of time.

Space Theater Way Bridge

8x10" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Bridge near the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.

Belmont Park

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

Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

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

Ocean Blvd. Toward Powerhouse

16x12" Oil
DEL MAR
Coastal scenic drive going north with a winding road and an expressive tree.

North on Ingraham Street

16x12" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
From Chalcedony St. looking towards North P.B.

Belvedere in Scripps Park

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
Cute little green huts where you can watch the coastal splash while shaded from the warm San Diego sun.

$Hodad\'s in OB$

Hodad's in OB

16x12" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
Famous for their burgers, there is often a healthy line to get in.

Heading Into Kensington

8x10" Oil
KENSINGTON
Adams Avenue Bridge over the 15 freeway.

Del Mar Beach Life

8x10" Oil
DEL MAR
A sunny and fun day at the beach at Del Mar Beach.

Boardwalk Along Sail Bay

12x16" Oil
PACIFIC BEACH
The boardwalk bordering the Riviera Drive Condos.

Under Ocean Beach Pier

12x16" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
Ocean Beach life as seen through the under side of the pier.

$Leaving Nate\'s Point Dog Park$

Leaving Nate's Point Dog Park

12x16" Oil
BALBOA PARK
Looking toward Cabrillo Bridge in the direction of the California Tower.

Hob Nob Hill

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

Jennings House Cafe

12x16" Oil
POINT LOMA
Historic coastal bungalow that houses a charming cafe.

Adella Plaza

12x16" Oil
CORONADO
A charismatic plaza with a signature fountain along Orange Avenue.

Double Drive-Thru

12x16" Oil
OCEAN BEACH
Super colorful and so popular that in order to keep up they have a double drive-through!

Park & Market

12x16" Oil
DOWNTOWN
With the Coronado Bridge in the background this view looks toward East Village down the Trolley tracks.

Eucalyptus on E Avenue

12x16" Oil
CORONADO
A sprinkling of light and shadow make for a nice place to walk and enjoy these magnificent trees!

Glorietta Bay Marina

12x16" Oil
CORONADO
A great view of the bay looking towards a mountain off the distance in Mexico.

$\"The Wall\" at Casa Beach$

"The Wall" at Casa Beach

12x16" Oil
LA JOLLA
This wall creates "a sider" (tide) that takes skim boarders for a run ride.

Historic El Cortez

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