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Hiking into the Sun
I snapped a photo of my sisters and cousin a few weeks ago. I like the image because it is of my relatives and has a few large shapes that lend themselves to my painting style.
A Snooze on the Heater Vent
There is an inviting spot in our home where the heater vents into the dining room. It is especially cozy when the morning sun streams through the patio door- the perfect spot for a morning nap.
Tai Chi at Sunset
Backlit people, especially ones doing Tai Chi at sunset, catch my eye!
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, Pastel, San Diego
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Saturday Walkers
Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mission Trails Regional Park, Plein Air, San Diego
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The Middle Seat
This is little sketch from my Tuesday night sketch group.
Last Day of September
It is still hot in San Diego, and the spring green grasses on our canyons have long turned to dried-out straw. The yellow against the deep green of the trees are a lovely combination. I was at Lake Muray and … Continue reading
Two Friends and a Sunset
This is from my sketchbook from this past summer. My husband was chatting with his friend and colleague from graduate school, and I was sketching nearby. We were on a balcony in Colorado, enjoying the last light of the day … Continue reading
Deliberate Sketching 