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Artist on a Pier
The San Diego Watercolor Society was out at Shoreline Park for our monthly paintout. Shoreline Park overlooks the Americas Cup Harbor, and a marina bursting with boats. It is framed by the hills of Point Loma and is a favored … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego, Shoreline Park
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Between the Lightning and the Moon
The North Carolina Beach was beautiful, and at night, the energy from the thunderstorms seemed almost otherworldly. I took a series of night photos and particularly loved the ones with reflections.
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, North Carolina, Ocean Isle Beach
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Summer Nights along the Beach
There is something about seeing people in nature that makes me want to show it in a painting. This is especially true when the beauty of the place seems to cast a spell so that the people especially enjoy and … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Gouache, Night, North Carolina
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Down by the Bay
This was painted at Dana Point along San Diego‘s Mission Bay.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged California, Dana Point, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Walking Home
We were walking back to our campsite from game night with my brother’s family. I looked up at the quarter moon and paused to take a photo. A moment later my husband turned to see where I was, and as … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Body Language, Colorado, Gouache, Night
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Clothesline in the Woods
The towels were so bright against the forest background that I had to sketch them.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Plein Air
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Colorado Hiker
Looking up at the Sneffels Range while catching your breath makes a Colorado hike perfect.