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Morning at Kendall Frost Marsh
I painted with the California Art Club and the San Diego Urban Sketchers last Saturday to support the San Diego Bird Alliance and UC San Diego Natural Reserve System’s efforts to preserve the wetlands on the northeast side of Mission … Continue reading
Ice Skating!
The San Diego Watercolor Society plein air painters met yesterday evening to capture the excitement of ice skating on a December night. It was a busy place with too much to choose from. Eventually, I narrowed in on the little … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Ice Skating, Lberty Station, Pein Air, San Diego
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Reno River Walk in December
When we were recently in Reno, we took several walks along the Truckee River. These walks inspired this gouache sketch. I began by underpainting the entire sheet with casein, a technique I plan to explore this month.
A Warm Drink on a Cold Afternoon
I wanted to capture that feeling of coming inside from a cold day and settling in with a warm drink and a cozy blanket. I boosted the color of the chair and blanket to emphasize the warmth of being home.
Posted in Figures, Interior, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Direct Painting, Gouache
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Artists on the Rocks
We were sketching at Torrey Pines during the golden hour when the shadows get long and the sun casts an orange glow on everything. The artists perched on boulders and worked away, recording the moment. Later, I did this piece … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged Figures, Gouache, San Diego, Torrey Pines State Reserve
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Deliberate Sketching 