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Persimmons on Blue
Our Tuesday Zoom group had an autumnal still life this evening. I enjoyed painting the shapes and color.
Morning Run at Mast Park
I joined the Thursday Plein Air Painters yesterday morning at Mast Park near San Diego. I painted from a spot that emphasized the clear light and strong morning shadows.
Tai Chi in a Swirl
A few days ago, I posted ‘Tai Chi at Sunset’. Yesterday, I made a second version. I am not sure which of the two I prefer. I wanted to say something about group exercise in the park at sunset, and … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Landscape, Oceanside
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Trees at Lake Poway
The Thursday painters met today at Lake Poway. The air was clear, the sun was bright, and the irrigated trees in the park contrasted nicely with the hills above the water. It was a good day to be out and … Continue reading
Tai Chi at Sunset
Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, Pastel, San Diego
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Saturday Walkers
Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mission Trails Regional Park, Plein Air, San Diego
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High Tide at Cabrillo
Yesterday, I went to the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument with the Thursday painters. I had a great time, but I was not satisfied with my plein air piece. Later, I painted this second piece at home, using the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Cabrillo National Monument, California, Gouache, Landscape, San Diego
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