Sketches: Ninth Street night, Oakland - 5/2026

The hanging umbrellas cast a colorful hue along Ninth Street in Oakland, especially at night. See for yourself at the Summer Stroll in Old Oakland on May 22nd, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Ninth Street night, Oakland - 5/2026

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Cafe Sketches: Bird & Buffalo, Oakland - 5/2026

For Oakland Restaurant Week, we decided to try Bird & Buffalo located in the Oakland Temescal neighborhood. We've seen Bird & Buffalo while driving along Telegraph, but I thought it might be a BBQ joint serving chicken and buffalo meat; I was mistaken. It's a Thai eatery serving Thai street food, and it is delicious. To top off our meal, we were delighted by the neon motto displayed in the dining room - "Peace & Larb"!

Bird & Buffalo, Oakland Restaurant Week, 5/2026

The world needs more peace & larb...

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Cafe Sketches: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, SF - 5/2026

I heard so much about Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach, San Francisco, over the years but it wasn't until last year that I got to try their world famous pizza. Tony's is known as the home to Tony Gemignani, 13 time World Pizza Champion. The pizza lived up to the reputation.  

Tony's Pizza Napoletana, North Beach SF - 5/2026

You might have to wait in a long line, but you won't be disappointed.

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Fog City Java, 5/2026

Fog City Java is hosting my recent Tahiti sketches as part of my annual exhibition here in Pacifica. This show was inspired by recent travel to Tahiti where we enjoyed walking through the vibrant Papeete market, swimming with tropical fish, and relaxing at the beaches. The artworks are archival giclee prints of drawings from my sketchbook, but I enhanced each one individually with color pencil and ink; they are all framed and signed artworks.  

If you are in Pacifica and craving some good coffee with a side of tropical art, stop by Fog City Java on Crespi Drive.

"Postcards from Tahiti Show, 2026" - Bill Jeng

   

11" x 14" framed artworks by Bill Jeng

Greeting cards of "Postcards from Tahiti Show, 2026"

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Sketches: Academy of Sciences, GGP, San Francisco - 4/2026

On a sunny day, you can sit at the DeYoung Museum and look over at the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park and enjoy the beautiful greenery surrounding the building. It's really wonderful to have such a view in a crowded, busy city like San Francisco.

Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, SF - 4/2026

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Sketches: Waiting for the Ferry, Moorea Tahiti - 4/2026

It's a short ferry ride between Moorea and Tahiti. If you're waiting for your ferry to arrive and it's a rainy morning, you can watch the clouds swirl around the mountain top and see the colors change in the foliage as the sun comes through.

Waiting for the Ferry, Moorea - 4/2026

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E14 Gallery: Oakland sunsets, 4/2026

Continuing my long-time association with E14 Gallery in Old Oakland, I am showing my works of Oakland sunsets in East Oakland. These are scenes along the railroad tracks by Fruitvale and 10th Street. The works are framed, archival giclee prints, enhanced and signed by me.

Oakland sunsets, E14 Gallery, 4/2026

E14 Gallery is an eclectic shop in Old Oakland featuring artwork by local artists. Stop by if you are shopping for unique gifts or artwork.

Old Oakland during Friday Farmer's Market

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