Signed lower right, 'Delia' for Delia Bradford (American, 20th century) and painted circa 2005; additionally signed, verso, on stretcher bar, 'Delia Bradford'. A fresh and breezy view of the Pacific Ocean showing a picturesque bay in the vicinity of Carmel, California. Delia Bradford grew in the mountains of Big Sur, California. Both of her parents worked as professional artists and were her teachers from an early age. Delia's passion is painting plein air and she usws the outdoors as a studio where the natural light provides her with inspiration. She begins by blocking in massive shapes and adds detail with dark and light colors. Bradford has exhibited throughout Northern California and travels throughout the state showing her work at art shows and festivals.