Bruce Trentham

Bruce Trentham dramatically conveys his love of the ocean and its environs in his pastel paintings. Primarily a plein air painter of the Southern California coastal and mountain areas, he strives to develop a composition that invites the viewer to experience light, color and form.

Early training in mediums such as oils, acrylics, ceramics and printmaking led him to realize his passion for pastels. He has educated himself in the complexities of the medium and with inherent ability skillfully communicates his love for color in his paintings.

Bruce Painting

Bruce is currently teaching pastels at Emeritus College in Santa Monica and painting the Malibu Coast and the Santa Monica Mountains. He has given pastel painting demonstrations for; Burbank Art Association, Glendale Art Association, Malibu Art Association, Santa Clarita Artists' Association, San Fernando Valley Art Club, Simi Valley Art Association and the Verdugo Art Association. He is available for individual instruction, workshops, classes, and demonstrations in drawing and pastel painting.

Bruce will draw a portrait of someone at our meeting. Buy your tickets and he will pick the model.

Hollywood Hills