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Near Estero Trail
I am in Colorado now but want to post this last sketch made earlier this week along the Estero Trail in Inverness California. Some of the water in the estuary glistened from the setting sun and some was far more … Continue reading
Annie, Painting Above Inverness
I spent three days painting with my cousin, Annie Lewis. Annie is an accomplished and talented artist whose work can be found at the Door Art Gallery. She is also a tremendously generous teacher. It was wonderful to paint alongside … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Landscape, People Learning
Tagged California, Gouache, Inverness, Pastel, Plein Air
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Saint John’s Wort
This is a pastel and gouache sketch of Saint John’s Wort.
Backlit Tree at Pierce Point Vista
We went to Pierce Point in the Point Reyes National Seashore in the afternoon. The sun was shining and the visibility was excellent, a welcomed change from the usual weather for the locals. There were a few huge trees on … Continue reading
Looking Across Tomales Bay
I am with my cousin happily sketching for three days near Inverness California. We had a great start this morning along the edge of Tomales Bay with some fog and gorgeous vistas. There was a lot of movement in the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Exaggeration, Gouache, Inverness, Landscape, Pastels, Tomales Bay
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Balboa Park, on the Sixth Avenue Side
I did such a quick sketch and then told myself I would finish it at home. I had no time yesterday and this morning I found that I like it the way it is, especially the rough shapes and the … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Landscape
Tagged Balboa Park, California, Gouache, People, San Diego
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Agapanthus and Friends
I had more fun today painting in the back yard. This is a gouache sketch on black paper.