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Five Sunflowers
I wanted to make this a little abstract by emphasizing the geometric shapes of the water in the vase and the windows in the back right. I wonder if I should try placing the vase so that it is a … Continue reading
Not Far From Alpine
We celebrated the Fourth of July with the ‘old timer’s group’ from my husband’s work. We met in El Cajon at our friends’ home, enjoyed the view, took photos, shared dinner, and capped off the day by watching fireworks. It … Continue reading
Welcome Small Human!
I have not seen him yet, but my sister sent pictures of her first grandchild, who is totally gorgeous. Is there anything as beautiful as a newborn child? I have trouble working from photos, regardless of subject. I tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Baby, Gouache, Painting, Sketch, Working with photo reference
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Trunks in a Meadow
I love the look of tree trunks against the grasses and shrubs in a meadow. And I also like the layered look that the different grasses in a field make, stretching from edge to edge. I did not have … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Boulder, Colorado, Gouache, Meadow, Painting, Sketch, Watercolor
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Keep Families Together
What could be more American than celebrating the Fourth of July with your family? Picnics, rodeos, reunions, fireworks, we spend the day enjoying each other and the blessings of a good life in a good country. As we get ready … Continue reading
Posted in Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged Families, Gouache, Immigrants, Keep Families Together
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Cabin Near Estes Park
Yesterday I wrote about trying to find the cabin near Estes Park that once belonged to my college roommate’s family. Today, with directions from my friend, I was able to find it. Part of the problem, in addition to the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Anna Wolfrom, Colorado, Estes Park, Friendship, Gouache, Painting, Plein Air, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sketch
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Rocky Mountain National Park Overlook
Forty some years ago, I spent some time in the Estes Park Colorado area with my college roommate. I remember how beautiful it was and I was eager to see it all again. This morning I drove up into the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Estes Park, Glacier Basin, Painting, Plein Air, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sketch, Splashes of Paint
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