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Chicken Ranch Beach
The fog lifted so we stopped at Chicken Ranch Beach in Inverness for one last painting, with lighting more typical of San Diego than of Point Reyes National Seashore. My cousin, fine artist Ann Lewis (https://www.thedoorartgallery.com/artists/ann-lewis), walked down closer to … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged California, Chicken Ranch Beach, Gouache, Inverness, Plein Air, Point Reyes National Seashore
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Misty Morning at Limantour Estuary
The sky was dripping at Limantour Estuary, not raining, but so heavy with mist that it left its marks as I painted the sky and parts of the lagoon. I liked the effect and later tried to add more with … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Gouache, Limantour Estuary, Plein Air, Point Reyes National Seashore
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Walk along Tomales Bay
Here is another sketch of Tomales Bay. I saw a young woman walking along the shore, and there was something about her body language that showed how she loved the Bay. I wanted to capture that feeling in this sketch.
Breakfast at the Sandbar
We got to Tomales Bay early this morning, and the early light had just begun to illuminate the sky, hills, and water. It was low tide, and the mud flats were full of birds feasting on its offerings.
Cypress Tree Tunnel with Newlyweds
I am near Tomales Bay painting with my cousin. This afternoon, we went to the Cypress Tree Tunnel, a long avenue of Monterey cypress trees set against coastal scrub. It is also a popular location for taking photographs of newlyweds, … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Cypress Tree Tunnel, Gouache, Plein Air, Tomales Bay
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Tuesday Night Still-Life, on a September Evening
This scene, set up by a friend, reminded me that fall colors are nearing. It felt cozy, with the light bouncing off the platter and the deep shadows.
Flowers for Tuesday Night Still-Life
Today’s Tuesday Night Still-life group set-up was a simple stalk of Naked lady Lillies and a candle stick.