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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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Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, II
Sometimes it takes me awhile to like my paintings. This second view of the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge is one of these. It did not seem finished, the cross bars at the top were wavy, the sky too rough. I … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
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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