It’s a Wildflowers season in Mendocino coast, CA.

Flowers are blooming everywhere.

I love any kind of Iris.

“916. Iris on the Cliff” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

But Douglas Iris matches to this scene, isn’t it?

“915.Barn on A Sunny Afternoon” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Spring Ranch in Little River, CA.

Green is fresh and little rain paddles that tell us it’s in spring in Northern California.

Eucalyptus trees and an old barn in warm sun light, what a charming scene, isn’t it?

“911. Morning Light” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is the North of MacKerricher beach, CA.

I love this painting.

Even it’s gloomy day, this painting lifts my energy.

Morning sun hits waves, lights are dancing and sparkling.

What a happy morning, isn’t it?

“910. Light in Mendocino” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This is in Mendocino village CA.

This location is on that corner of the West end of Main Street and Heeser Street,

The West side of Heeser Street there were old fence, now only posts are left.

The yellow house is never changed, I think.

It’s a quiet place, but a little excitement with these clouds.

I love to share my happy news with you.

“A Barn by the Hwy One” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

Senator Mike McGuire selected my painting “766.A Barn by the Hwy One” for the Senate’s 2017-2018 California Contemporary Art Collection Exhibit.

The Senate initiated this program in 1997 to recognize contemporary California Art. Each Senator is asked select an artist his/her district to exhibit their artwork there in the Stare Capital for approximately 18 months. A catalogue of the collection is also produced.

40 paintings which is including mine were selected for this exhibit.

My painting represents from north of SF to the border of Oregon.

I’m very delighted and feel so horned.

“900. Intermission of the Storm” Watercolor Painting by Mariko Irie

This scene was during the last storm.

Dark clouds covered over our head, suddenly the dark clouds opened and blue sky peeked.

Light came through clouds. It was so beautiful.

And sparkling on waves.

What a fantasy world, isn’t it?

“899. At Twilight” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

The sun went down. Now it is at twilight.

The end of the day, relaxing or fixing dinner at home.

Maybe you are holding a wine glass and watching the sky changing.

Still houses are shined by an afterglow.

It is warm and cozy feeling in the air, isn’t it?

This scene makes me feel warm inside.

I remember that I felt this feeling long time ago.

“898. Colorful Moment” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

I love the sunset time.

The scene gets warm colors, light comes through leaves. Shadows get long.

What an exciting moment, isn’t it?

And that is the end of the day. After that the sky is dimmed and moon and stars come out.

It’s a great changing moment.

I love it.

And I pray for tomorrow to be other happy one.

Are you with me?

“897. Mendocino in October” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

This scene is by the Mendocino Bay in October.

After rain, suddenly the ground got fresh green.

Clouds are flying, the sea is dazzling in the sunshine.

What a cheerful sunny day!!

In Japan, there is no dry season. All year they have rainy days.

In winter, it is cold and the scenery is brown and gray. The colors are just like in summer in Mendocino California.

After I moved to Mendocino from Tokyo, every summer I felt colors of scenes are so odd.

Now I got to used.

I showed this painting to my friend who lives in Tokyo, said, “The spring is peeking”.

Now it is in spring. Enjoy nice warm sunny days.

“895. Gentle Wave” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

I love watching waves coming and going.

I feel the earth breathing.

Breath in and breath out.

Like this wave, when wave breaks and splashing, that moment all breath go out and take my not necessary energy, tension out.

After that I breath in, the fresh energy comes in.

What a wonderful feeling, isn’t it?

Let’s take this feeling with us all day long, yes?

Happy Love Day!!