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Path Between Juniper Trees
This is a closeup sketch of a path along a meadow edge in Colorado at my brother’s place. I like the shapes of the junipers and want to capture these each time I visit.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Juniper, Plein Air
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Veggies and Bottles
This is from yesterday’s Zoom still-life sketch meeting. I like how the stripes in our last few sessions add dimension to the compositions.
Waiting to Kayak
Something locals and tourists enjoy in the San Diego area is kayaking along the caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and Underwater Park. You can rent a kayak and go out with a guide for a few hours. Last … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Gouache, Kayak, La Jolla, La Jolla Ecological Reserve and Underwater Park, San Diego
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Agapanthus, Daisies and Stripes for a Tuesday Night
The artist who set up our still life for our Tuesday night Zoom group this week has an eye for stripes, which works well for gouache on black paper.
Saturday Morning at El Monte Park
El Monte Park was the San Diego Watercolor Society’s June Paintout location, a perfect place for artists, walkers, and dogs to enjoy a morning together. The contrast between the shaded oak grove and the sunny field caught my eye, and … Continue reading
Eucalyptus on a Bonita Hillside
Bonita Museum and Culture Center hosted a Plein Air Paintout today to open its cross-border exhibition, Beyond the Border. Bonita is a small city between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, and is in a perfect location for a dual show. … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Beyond the Border, Bonita Museum, California, Eucalyptus, Gouache
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Priorities on a Summer Evening
On a summer evening, the dishes can wait!
Posted in Interior, Telling a Story
Tagged Alla Prima, California, Gouache, San Diego, Summer
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Deliberate Sketching 