The last time I painted at San Dieguito Lagoon, it was a bright, sparkling day. I hoped for a similar day yesterday so I could paint shimmering water; however, it was overcast with a very light drizzle, and the tide was out!

As I was looking around, I noticed a tiny house up on a rise between two beautiful old pine trees. The harmony between the trees, house, and location caught my eye and I tried my hand at painting its tranquility. Now I can’t wait for another drizzly day to go back and paint it again.