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Sand Dune
This is based on a photo from Humbolt State Park.
From Around the Bend
This is a cheery scene from Batiquitos Lagoon. I liked the light and air.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Bataquitos Lagoon, Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad CA, Casein, Gouache, Plein Air
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Sunshine and Shadow
With this plein air piece, I wanted to capture the sunshine and shadows that fell between the eucalyptus trees on a hillside.
Waiting for the Green Flash
Waiting for the Green Flash: This painting was also painted during the Oceanside Museum of Art’s Plein Air festival. The OMA held a sunset paintout at Robert’s Cottages. After I finished a so-so painting of the cottages, I turned my … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Casein, Gouache, Oceanside California, Oceanside Museum of Art
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Little House with a Big View
As part of the Oceanside Museum Plein Air festival, I painted most of Sunday at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, north of San Diego. By my fourth painting, I was ready to try something new. I looked across the water at … Continue reading
Basketball at the Park
This is from a Saturday game at a park in Oceanside. I liked how the strong light on the players showed their movement and focus.
Abstracting in the Moment
I had fun abstracting the 20-minute poses this morning at the San Diego Watercolor Society’s weekly figure drawing session. I think this one is my best for the day because I finally lost my caution. I started with a red-orange … Continue reading
Posted in Deliberate Practice, Figures
Tagged Abstract Painting, Casein, Figure Drawing, Gouache
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Deliberate Sketching 