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The last tree standing as the coastal encroachment continues to wash away at Goleta Beach hoping to return it to its original sand bar and slough opening. Dumping huge boulders last winter seemed to stem the tide however the ocean wants its beach back.....
THIS TREE IS NO LONGER STANDING....THE NEW BEACH CREATED BY THE CLEAN UP DUMPING OF MUD AND ROCK FROM THE MONTECITO FLOODS REESTABLISHED ITSELF TWENTY FEET CLOSER TO THE PARKING LOT AND WASHING OUT THE CYPRESS THAT HAS SHADED BEACH GOERS FOR YEARS. SHAMEFUL WASTE!!!

Note to those interested: Many of these paintings have been sold but I leave them up so you might have an idea of what you are lookiing for. These are all locations within a few miles of my studio and I can easily paint the same site although original, of course. Contact me. Lets chat. Jeff was born in Laguna Beach California in 1942. He was a successful high school football coach and History teacher for 30 years. Jeff grew up in Santa Barbara California and learned to body surf from his lifeguard father when he was four years old. He shared a balsawood surfboard with a friend when he was 13 and payed for, bought, and rode his first fiberglass board at the age of 15. Jeff has a special feeling for the ocean and surfing...