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Two on the Beach
A young woman and her dog sat near us on the beach, sunning and eating together all afternoon. At first, I sketched her because she was nearby, but then, as I watched her, I noticed how much she liked her … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged Bach, Dog, Gouache, Mexico, San Pancho
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Jazz Night
There is music wherever you wander in San Pancho, day or night. These two jazz musicians, performing from a corner of Su Made Pancha’s patio, were quite a treat.
Near the Tide’s Embrace
I thought it trusting of this woman to put her cot so close to the water’s edge. As I sketched her, the waves came closer, but she maintained her pose and composure, never moving until well after I finished painting.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Fgure, Gouache, Mexico, San Pancho
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Into the Blue
While painting the red kayaks last week, a woman came by, turned over a boat, pulled it into the water, and set off across the bay. Her confident air caught my eye, and I took quite a few photos. Later, … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Coronado Island, Gouache, San Diego
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Two Red Kayaks at Coronado Tidelands Park
The Thursday painters met in Coronado at Tidelands Park. Two red upturned kayaks caught my eye, and I painted them, simplifying the shapes and colors as I worked.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Coronado, Gouache, Kayaks, San Diego
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Several More from Santee Lakes
In the past week, I painted several times at Santee Lakes as I got ready to give a demo sponsored by the San Diego Watercolor Society that took place last Saturday. I posted my first two practice pieces on this … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Black Watercolor Paper, California, Figures, Gouache, Landscape, Plein Air, Santee Lakes
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Deliberate Sketching 