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Category Archives: Landscape
South Bay Salt Works
My friend said, “Let’s paint at the South Bay Salt Works.” I looked up the building on the Internet and thought it seemed too industrial. But I went anyway, and when I stood looking up at the old building, cranes, … Continue reading
Reflection Pond in December
It was a gorgeous December day in San Diego, warm, bright, and perfect for a painting trip to the reflection pond at Balboa Park. Before leaving the house, I had the thought to paint the pond with the Timken Museum … Continue reading
San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge
About 20 years ago the south end of the San Diego Bay was restored into a wildlife refuge. The railroad was dismantled, roads were removed, and channels were cut. Now the area is a rich marsh full of birds and … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego, San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Bayside Artist
My friend and I were painting at Kanaka Landing in Liberty Station, here in San Diego. We were standing at our easels and my friend said, “All we need is someone to come and sit on this bench.” An hour … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Kanaka Landing, Liberty Station, Plein Air, San Diego
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Rocks and Boulders
We went to Elfin Forest and enjoyed the fall colors, such as they are in San Diego in November. I had been meaning to improve my understanding of rocks and boulders, and the location was perfect.
Archer or Arches?
Balboa Park has a 30- acre archery range that winds its way under Cabrillo Bridge and along a canyon full of eucalyptus and palm trees. We painted at the target practice area at the start of the trail. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape
Tagged Archery Range, Balboa Park, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Birds of Dog Beach
I went to Dog Beach expecting to paint dogs as they ran and chased. But there were only a few dogs, surfers, and onlookers. The birds, however, were abundant and I eventually gave in and sketched them into this gouache … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged California, Gouache, India Ink, San Diego
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