Portfolio - Original Oil Paintings by Modern Impressionist Erin Hanson

The Monterey cypress tree grows along the rocky coastline of central California, including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach's Seventeen Mile Drive, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. The twisted, abstract shapes of cypress trees also appear in Hanson's paintings of Mendocino and the Oregon coastline. Their strong, ancient forms make a perfect compositional focal point for Hanson's colorful coastal paintings. The most famous cypress tree on the Pacific Coast is Lone Cypress on Seventeen Mile Drive. This iconic cypress tree has been photographed and painted more than any other cypress on the Pacific Coast.