Tony painting at his easel on a San Diego sidewalk

San Diego Plein Air Watercolorist

Tony Trowbridge

Painting the soul of San Diego, one sidewalk at a time. Watercolors born from the street, shaped by the light.

Encounters on the Street

I kind of just do my thing and I don't really have a care in the world. When I go into my painting zone, I just transcend everything and get into my own world.

Tony Trowbridge

San Diego Reader, 2025

I bought one of his paintings. It's hanging in my living room now and everyone who sees it asks where I got it. They can't believe a street watercolor can look this good.

David K.

Pacific Beach

His work has this raw, emotional quality you can't learn in art school. Turner energy. Watching him paint is like watching magic happen.

Jennifer L.

La Jolla

Dream Partners

Tony uses professional-grade materials daily on the streets — and dreams of representing the brands he trusts

Daniel Smith Watercolors

Silver Brush Limited

Help Tony Keep Painting

Every dollar goes directly to art supplies, canvases, and working toward a studio space. Buy an original, become a monthly patron, or simply buy him a coffee and a new brush.