Nevermore

A drawing done after photographer Lara Jade's take on Poe's The Raven.
Graphite on Paper
5"x5"

Portrait

I got some model time today. I decided to draw this portrait and let the body float off.
Charcoal on Paper
18"x24"

Nude

After painting at Crystal Cove I went to a figure drawing class and did this drawing. I love time in front of a model.
Ball Point Pen on Paper
4"x7"

Cottage 13

The most recognizable cottage in Crystal Cove was my focus for painting today. I edited out the nasty fence, other than that it's true to life.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
$250.00

The Lime

Skulls, fruit, and vases are among some of my favorite still-life imagery to paint. I was trying to add some variation to the size of the objects in the composition. As well as add a touch of color with the lime.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$300.00

Heirloom Portraits

These little gems were commissioned by Linda and David Jones as keep sakes. They were painted from the vintage photos shown. I enjoy painting things of sentimental value because they have the ability to touch peoples hearts. Inquire about getting your loved ones portrait painted.
Oil on Panel
4"x4"
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Montage Gloom

Today was a cold painting experience. The wind was blowing down my neck, but it was worth it. All the gloom made for soft light, which I love.
Oil on Panel
5"x7"
150.00

Painting by Candle Light

This piece was done painting live at the wonderful Livingston Estate. They are very gracious people. It was a spiritual experience painting by candle light.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
The Collection of Bonnie and John Livingston

Grandma's Statue

I remember this statue from my childhood. It was in my Grandma's garden now it's in my Aunt Linda's. It took me a couple of tries to get it right.
Oil on Panel
11"x 16"
The collection of Linda and David Jones

Montage Swell

This is the second piece I painted at the Montage on Monday. The water was breaking perfectly on this rock. It's always my goal while painting the ocean to capture the movement of the water.
Oil on Panel
4"x7"
$100.00

Montage on Monday

Today I went down to the Montage to paint, it was beautiful. The sun was high and I had Casidey the mini shelty with me. I wanted to find a good spot so we wouldn't be in the way, this rock formation is at the North end of the Montage. It was super fun to hang out with a really well behaved dog while I was working, on break we would run around and play.
Oil on Panel
5"x9"
$200.00

Rock Pile

Rock Pile is a great place to paint and surf. Located in North Laguna this place can handle a pretty heavy swell.
Oil on Panel
9"x12"
$300.00

Azure

This is the first drawing and the first figurative piece I have posted. This drawing was one of four done in the Azure series. She is a beautiful woman.
Charcoal on Paper
18"x24"
$200.00

Garage Skull

This is the first painting done in my new studio, which is actually my garage. I feel very fortunate to be able to acquire such a space. I thought this skull would be a good four hour project for my buddy Dan Catalano and I. I love painting with close friends, it is refreshing to see someone else's view on the same object. You can view Dan's painting on web.mac.com/dancatalano.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
$250.00

32 Week Fetal Skull

I like the lighting on this and I plan to continue painting under natural light.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
Collection of Nathan Kostechko

In Progress

I didn't get as far a long as I wanted today. This 32 week fetal skull is being painted under natural light. I am focusing on losing edges and creating atmosphere.

Bum Shack

The small structure in this painting is a homeless person's weekend getaway. The shack is made out of an old shipping pallet and some found wood. It is located in the heart of Laguna Beach.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$350.00

Knowledge

Apples mmmmm, this is an organic apple that came in my produce basket. I just thought it looked delicious.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
$200.00

Keyhole Rock

The keyhole rock at the Montage in Laguna Beach is a popular sight. This is the second painting I have done of this spot. Painting this morning was quite an experience, the wind was howling and it almost started raining. I stuck it out and this is what I got.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
The Collection of Maggie and Jack Crooks

Peacock

I've been painting outside everyday, so I decided to change it up. The peacock feather has been a reaccurring image in my life. It is a symbol of beauty, so I set it alone. We all try and achieve some kind of beautiful element. Try too hard you will be left alone.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$250

Moss Point

A lot of my beach scenes look the same. I am working toward capturing the essence of what it feels like to wake up early and go down to an empty beach. The only way to achieve that is repetition. The air is salty and wet, the ocean is so vast it makes every attempt to let you know it's in charge. This painting was done at Moss Point in Laguna Beach. It was a great morning the tide was low enough so Sarah and I could find a decent spot to set up, drink our coffee and knock out a good painting.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$250.00

Riviera Looking at State Beach

I used a limited palet known as the Zorn Pallet after Anders Zorn a great Swedish painter. It consists of white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and black.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$250.00

Riviera Looking at T-Street

I grew up surfing these breaks. I haven't painted in San Clemente as much as I should have, so I'm making up for lost time.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
250.00

Crystal Cove III

I wasn't expecting the sun to be so hot when I painted this. The water looked so crisp and clean, but I prevailed and left with a sun burn and this fine little oil painting. These beach cottages are all gems.
Oil on Panel
9"x11'
$200.00

Escondido

Downtown Escondido is under rated. There are so many cool allyways to paint. Colors and shapes for days.
Oil on panel
9"x12"
$250.00

Los Rios

Los Rios is the historical neigborhood in San Juan Capistrano. I have spent a lot of time there going to the mission or eating at restaurants. This particular cottage is the Moon Rose house, I love the weathered wood and the wild garden.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
The collection of Valerie and Joe Drey

Forgotten Board

I had this board in my car, I had forgotten about it and found it coming back from painting. I decided to go back and do another and this is what I got. Its one of my favorites.
Oil on Panel
3"x6"
$100.00

Fire In The Sky

The fires filled the skies with smoke. This was painted at Woods Cove around eight in the morning, on the same day Southern California was ablaze.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
The Collection of Laguna College of Art and Design

Grey Days

Grey days are my favorite. I love muted color and the moisture in the air. I had this tube of neutral grey from Holbein with me, it was the best grey I have ever used for this type of weather. Woods Cove Grey Morning.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
SOLD

Skull

Still Life. Evening seems to be time for the still life. What a piece of cake this was compared to being out on location. Outside you get ever changing shadows and light, bugs, and tourist. Inside, nothing, silence, controlled light, music. Ahhh, maybe my plein air days are up...no way.
Oil on Panel
11"x14"
$250.00

Woods Cove

Woods Cove has been a comfortable place for me to paint, its never very crowded and there are numerous oportunities to find a descent composition. This is a small piece of Woods done with my special lady friend painting right next to me. Always a plus.
Oil on Panel
3"x6"
SOLD

Crystal Cove

Crystal Cove is one of those plein air dreams, every time I go down there it's hard to decide what to paint. This one is right next door to the red roof. I liked the little blue house because it looked like something Dr. Suess would have drawn. The rooms are stacked on each other in the funniest collage of carpentry I have ever witnessed.
Oil on Panel
9"x11"
The Collection of Linda and Jack Cross

Greetings

Greetings,
My name is Noah Thorne. I live in Southern California and studied drawing and painting at the Laguna College of Art and Design. Currently I am inspired to paint the historical area's in Southern California. The Crystal Cove bungalow's have been a popular subject for Plein Air painters for decades. Painting the delapidated cottages makes for great imagery. Feelings of pride and tradition fill my mind being on location recreating these beach scenes. The history that crystal cove has as an artist muse is rightly appreciated.
Oil on Panel
9"x12"
The Collection of Linda and Jack Cross