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“Look, Snorkelers!”
This morning the tide was low, and the shore was full of people snorkeling on their own or with private companies. I loved the bright colors of one of the groups and quickly sketched the scene showing the support rafts … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Gouache, Hawaii, Plein Air, San Diego Urban Sketchers, Snorkeling, Urban Sketching
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A Beach Afternoon
I wanted to capture it all- the light glinting on the waves, the sunbathers, the kids playing, and the beauty of the day’s ending.
Two In The Sea
While sketching away on the shore, looking at the swimmers, you can see which are together and the ways in which they like each other. These two were clearly a pair, and I tried to convey their delight even as … Continue reading
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Tagged Body Language, Gouache, Maui Hawaii, Plein Air, Urban Sketching
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Old Town Park with the San Diego Urban Sketchers
I met up this morning with the San Diego Urban Sketchers in San Diego’s Old Town. A lot was going on, and eventually, I settled in and focused on a few elements, the flag pole, a little girl playing, people … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Gouache, Old Town Park, Plein Air, San Diego, San Diego Urban Sketchers
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More from Bonita Cove
Here is another sketch from Bonita Cove, a shallow swimming area off San Diego’s Mission Beach. Again, the focus is on expressing the movement of people, wind, and water, although this sketch is drawn less realistically.
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Bonita Cove, Gouache, Landscape, Mission Bay, San Diego, San Diego Urban Sketchers, Urban Sketchers
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Bonita Cove Morning
There is nothing like a day at Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove for beating the August heat with small children. Although the morning felt serene, there was also a lot of action in the wading area. I wanted to convey this … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Bonita Cove, California, Gouache, Mission Bay, San Diego, San Diego Urban Sketchers, Summer, Urban Sketchers
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Bald Eagle
We were hiking late in the afternoon near Molas Lake, Colorado, and noticed a large black and white bird soaring high over the lake. The sweep of the bird as it arched above us was mesmerizing, and we took several … Continue reading
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Tagged Bald Eagle Watercolor Crayon, Colorado, Gouache, Molas Lake, San Juan Mountains
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