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Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
My friend told me about the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, a foot bridge that connects two canyon tops in central San Diego. We painted there on Friday and it could not have been more delightful. It was shady, full of … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
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Lake Murray on an October Morning
I had eucalyptus trees on my mind when I set off for Lake Murray early this morning. But the lake itself captivated me and the trees became secondary elements. I could have spent the day watching the light and wind … Continue reading
Held by a Chair
Our model yesterday for the Fresno Zoom sketching group seemed so tired. Exhaustion seemed to rise from her bones and onto my sketch. She was sitting on a conventional couch but I wanted to emphasize the support the furniture gave … Continue reading
Near Lake Hodges
I painted near Lake Hodges today, just north of San Diego. We are nearing the end of our dry season and the water in the lake is nearly gone, but even so, the foliage is greener than most of the … Continue reading
Masks in the Pumpkin Patch
There were lots of parents and kids at the pumpkin patch this morning, and each sported a masks. Not the traditional sort of Halloween masks, but the the new normal kind. I squeezed in as many people as I could … Continue reading
Posted in Cityscape, Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged California, COVID, Gouache, Masks, Plein Air, Pumpkin Patch, San Diego
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The Sun Comes Up on a Misty Morning
The marine layer was still heavy when I met my friends at San Dieguito Lagoon. The pathways of the tidal flow were beautiful and immediately became my focus. The sun, masked by fog, was just showing above the hills, and … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged California, Fog, Gouache, Landscape, Plein Air, San Diego, San Dieguito Lagoon
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Painter at the End of the Garden
Last Friday, after finishing ‘Because of the Gardeners,’ it was still early. I looked around thinking that I could at least get a good start on a second piece. I noticed how the walkways led to my friend, who was … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged Balboa Park, California, Gouache, San Diego
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