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Sun and Wave
During our recent trip, the sun set with brilliance in San Pancho. At times, the sky seemed as vibrant as cadmium red straight from the paint tube. I wanted to catch the feeling of being on a beach surrounded by … Continue reading
My Sister and Her Shadow
On our last morning in San Pancho, my sister went down to the beach and took several interesting photos of her shadow. I was captivated by them and used one as a reference for this sketch.
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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Deliberate Sketching 