Category Archives: Telling a Story

Morning on the Balcony

Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.

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Chess by the Sea

The sky was darkening, but the chess players were undeterred.

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Tag!

Inspiration Point is along an edge of San Diego’s Balboa Park. It has enormous cypress trees, perfect for a game of tag.

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Almost Ready

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Ice Skating!

The San Diego Watercolor Society plein air painters met yesterday evening to capture the excitement of ice skating on a December night. It was a busy place with too much to choose from. Eventually, I narrowed in on the little … Continue reading

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A Warm Drink on a Cold Afternoon

I wanted to capture that feeling of coming inside from a cold day and settling in with a warm drink and a cozy blanket. I boosted the color of the chair and blanket to emphasize the warmth of being home.

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Artists on the Rocks

We were sketching at Torrey Pines during the golden hour when the shadows get long and the sun casts an orange glow on everything. The artists perched on boulders and worked away, recording the moment. Later, I did this piece … Continue reading

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