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In a Danish Forest
We flew to Copenhagen three days ago. My Southern California eyes are feasting on the glorious Danish spring. Today I spent several hours in the nearby forest of Hareskov, attempting to capture the suggestion of new green that is budding … Continue reading
Shopping!
Our two-week sisters’ trip continues. I think I said in my last post that talking is our main activity, but shopping is a close contender. Oaxaca is a haven for artisans, and the streets and markets are full of beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Telling a Story
Tagged Gouache, Mexican Embroidered Dresses, Oaxaca Mexico, Shopping, Sisters
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A Sisterly Conversation
I am in the middle of a two-week trip with my sisters to the beautiful Mexican city of Oaxaca. Talking might be our main activity, which we enjoy very much. I also like the long conversations because it gives me … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Gouache, Mexico, Oaxaca, Sisters
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Streamers above Oaxaca
We walked along Calle Macedonio Alcalá in Oaxaca yesterday evening, and the streamers blowing in the breeze above us were mesmerizing. Later I sketched this in dim lighting, using photos to help me remember what I saw. I like the … Continue reading
The Florida Canyon Traihead
One of my favorite San Diego views is the view of the Florida Canyon Trailhead from the Rose Garden at Balboa Park. It is especially compelling in late spring when our rainy season is ending, and the foliage is young … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Balboa Park, Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Landscape, Plein Air, San Diego, Spring
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A Walk at the Carlsbad Flower Fields
The commercial flowers fields are irresistible just now. Drivers on the busy I-5 interstate pass the giant flower beds, so we know when to gather up our supplies and give in to the vibrancy of the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. … Continue reading
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Last Sketch from Casa de Flores
By the time I started this third and final sketch from the San Diego Horticultural Society’s Spring Tour, I was tired enough to sit while painting, something I rarely do. I found a spot under a massive oak tree and … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Casa de Flores, Gouache, San Diego Horticultural Society
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