Plein Air Original Oil Paintings
I setup my easel and paint outdoors. These oil paintings are made in single sessions and seek to playfully capture color impressions and moments in time.
My plein air paintings feature Balboa Park, in San Diego CA. As a born and raised San Diegan, I find myself most attracted to views in the park that you don’t see on a postcard. These are scenes not oft captured, and I think that makes them even more special.
View from Vicky's place
View from Vicky's place
"View from Vicky’s"
My friend held my 1 month baby as we chatted and I captured this fleeting sunset.
Description: painted plein air (outdoors and on the spot) at a private residence in Riverside, CA.
Dimensions: 4”x6”
Details: plein air painting on canvas board, unframed original oil painting
Year: Dec 2025
This painting is varnished for longevity and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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michellejoymontrose@gmail.com