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A Neighbor Dropped by for Coffee
I was beginning on the third version of ‘Sunshine on a Patio’. This time I wanted to paint it with a bright orange coffee mug for a focal point. I planned to feature the sunlight on the top of the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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More Sunshine on a Patio
I love the mix of light and shade as it falls on a landscape. Something unexpected about sheltering-in-place has been how much more time I have to admire it. Now I am trying my hand at showing what it looks … Continue reading
Sunshine on a Patio
The interplay of shadows and light on the patio caught my attention. I liked the shadows cast by the furniture and the unseen trees and wanted to capture it with my gouache paints.
In a Canyon
I notice now, after six weeks of sheltering-in-place, that our daily walk has gone from a duty to a treat. We have gotten away from our predictable 40-minute routine and moved out much further from home, seeing something wonderful most … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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That House on Adams Street
We have been taking long walks and venturing along roads we would not normally go along. Yesterday we came across a house on a corner lot that must belong to dedicated gardeners. There was a wonderful collection of colors, textures, … Continue reading
Plants on a Patio
I have been so distracted by the coronavirus news that focusing on a sketch has been quite a challenge. It felt good today to actually finish a painting. These pots are on our back deck and are such a pleasure … Continue reading
Windsurfing Redo
I am getting restless as we shelter in place here in San Diego, mostly because I am used to getting out and about and painting around town. The days are blending together but I think this is the fourth week … Continue reading
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Tagged Acrylic, Coronavirus, Padre Island, Sheltering in Place, Windsurfing
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