Rick J. Delanty creates original California coastal paintings in oil and acrylic, inspired by the movement, atmosphere, light, and changing character of the Pacific coast. Working both plein air and in the studio, Rick approaches the coastline as both a recognizable place and a source of abstraction, color, and movement.
His coastal work reflects a long-standing fascination with moving water and the visual energy of the California shoreline. From quiet ocean scenes to more active surf and coastal landscapes, these paintings explore the relationship between land, sea, light, and atmosphere.
Painting the Movement and Character of the California Coast
Moving water is a recurring theme in many of my oil and acrylic paintings, acting as a liquid counterpoint to the landscape and sometimes becoming part of the landscape itself. I also see coastal subjects as opportunities to explore abstraction and paint movement while creating work that still feels alive and connected to place.
For me, the California coast is a subject for frequent study, both plein air and in the studio. These smaller studies often become the foundation for larger coastal and seascape paintings.
My coastal paintings have been exhibited in shows presented by organizations including Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, the California Art Club, and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.
Coastal Landscapes Inspired by Southern California
Rick's coastal paintings are strongly influenced by the scenery of Southern California and the communities surrounding his San Clemente studio. The beaches, bluffs, coves, surf, changing skies, and coastal light of Orange County provide a continuing source of inspiration.
Many of these subjects connect naturally to Rick's broader collection of South Orange County landscape paintings, which includes scenes influenced by San Clemente, Trestles Beach, San Onofre State Park, and other familiar coastal locations.
Original Coastal Paintings for Collectors
Rick's coastal work includes original oil and acrylic paintings created for collectors who connect with the beauty, movement, and atmosphere of the California coast.
Some collectors are drawn to specific Southern California locations, while others respond to the broader feeling of water, light, and landscape found throughout Rick's coastal work.
If you are interested in a particular painting, available coastal artwork, or commissioning an original piece, contact Rick directly for current information.
CONTACT RICK ABOUT AVAILABLE COASTAL ARTWORK
Explore More Landscape Paintings by Rick J. Delanty
Rick's coastal paintings are part of a broader body of landscape work inspired by California and the American West.
Explore his American landscape paintings for a wider range of natural subjects, or view his South Orange County paintings for artwork tied more closely to San Clemente and the surrounding coastline.
Visitors who discover Rick through the Big California exhibition at the Hilbert Museum of California Art can also explore the larger body of California landscape work connected to that exhibition.
Explore the California Coastal Painting Collection
View Rick J. Delanty's full collection of original California coastal paintings and discover works inspired by moving water, ocean light, shoreline landscapes, and the natural character of the Pacific coast.
VIEW ALL CALIFORNIA COASTAL PAINTINGS
Please contact me for more information on commissioned originals (949) 412-6907
