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Morning Sun
Waking up to the first rays of sun is one of the best parts of camping.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Colorado, Gouache, Plein Air, Ridgway, Stillman and Birn Nova black paper, Sunrise
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Tree in the Forest
My brother loves the trees on his 80 acres, and today I sketched one of his favorites. It sits in a ponderosa grove on the mesa and, with its split trunk, coloring, and heights, is particularly striking. I did not … Continue reading
Great-Nephew in a Swing
The very youngest member of our group is wild about swinging under the pine trees, especially when pushed by his Granny. I like this quick sketch because it eliminates all the business going on nearby and focuses on the most … Continue reading
Family Reunion
Family reunions are so much fun, especially ones with twenty-some people aged from 1 to 76. Here is a composite sketch showing some of the people and camping setups at our annual family reunion. Imagine twice the number of people … Continue reading
Posted in Groups Interacting, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Colorado, Family Reunion, Gouache
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Wildflowers in a Cup
These wildflowers were too beautiful not to paint.
What’s the Name of this Flower?
It is unusually green here at my brother’s place in Colorado for early July, and it seems that with each step we take, another flower is waiting for its portrait to be taken.
Art and Chat
Our family reunion is off to a good start. Today I sketched with a few of my sibs as we chatted the morning away.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Plein Air
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Deliberate Sketching 