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Junipers and the Sneffels Range
I found a place where I could see a row of juniper trees leading off to Mount Sneffels, some 30 miles from here. The repeating shapes of the rocks, the trees, and the mountains, contrasted with the meadow in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Colorado, Gouache, Plein Air, San Juan Mountains, Sneffels Range
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Junipers across the Meadow
One of my favorite subjects here in Colorado are juniper trees. Their round, irregular shapes catch my eye. In this vista, I really enjoyed their look along the edge of the meadow.
Colorado Greens
The many shades of green in the Colorado San Juan Mountains shift as the day changes. This sketch is from the late afternoon on Saturday. The deep greens from the forest are set off by the spring greens of the … Continue reading
On the Road
We are off to spend a few weeks on my brother’s 80-acres in Colorado. I sketched in the bumpy front seat as we left San Diego, and felt so happy to be on the road again. This is to be … Continue reading
Corn and Peas in a Pot
I have never grown corn or peas before and, although I can see now that these plants might have been happier in the ground, I love the way they look together in this cloth pot.
House with a Stone Driveway
We took a longer walk today and came across this small house with a stone driveway.
Looking at Del Cerro from SDSU
Sometimes we walk over to the mesa on the north edge of the college. It is inconceivable that our San Diego freeways are empty during rush hour, and we check our understanding by seeing it again for ourselves. We stand … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Del Cerro, Gouache, Linoleum Print, Sheltering in Place, Stamps
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Deliberate Sketching 