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Cows at Spider Ranch
The late afternoon April light of Arizona makes the cows of Spider Ranch stand out against the fields and fence. The intense light nearly turns the upright parts of the scene- the cows, fence, and mountains, into silhouettes. I have … Continue reading
Early Morning at Inspiration Point
This is from Inspiration Point at Balboa Park, our nearby city park. I was there very early one winter morning and took photos, which I embellished quite a bit to convey how the early morning light felt to me.
Surfers at Tourmaline Beach
We have had the most beautiful days in San Diego, and the surfers have noticed. Clad in their wetsuits, they have returned to the beaches, much to the delight of onlookers like me.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, San Diego, Tourmaline Beach
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Low Tide at Tourmaline Beach
I liked the slow zig-zag of the gentle waves as they broke on Tourmaline Beach at low tide.
Of Two Minds
It was a cool, misty morning along Santa Monica Beach, but still, not everyone wanted to go home.
At the Edge
I painted most of this en Plein air, a few weeks ago, and liked most of it, especially the brushmarks. But it had an awkward building on the left where the pond is now. After reworking it this morning, I … Continue reading
Barn with Artists
The San Diego Watercolor Society met today at the Santee Historical Society for its February Paintout. Kevin Liddell gave us some tips about perspective, and then we all worked to show something about this old barn, which was built more … Continue reading
Deliberate Sketching 