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Good Morning World
It was my turn today to prepare a few photos for our Tuesday evening Zoom and paint session. So, early this morning, I was taking pictures of a houseplant bathed in the morning light. This would have been a good … Continue reading
Of Two Minds
It was a cool, misty morning along Santa Monica Beach, but still, not everyone wanted to go home.
In a Quiet Moment
I like this portrait of my husband. I captured his pensive look and quiet mood, perhaps because I was able to work live for the first 15 minutes or so. I drew the big shapes quickly with red pastel chalk … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Figures, Uncategorized
Tagged Colourfix Paper, Gouache, Portrait
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Making Music in the Park
I went to paint Marston House in Balboa Park with the Thursday Plein Air group and expected to paint a grand mansion. Instead, my attention was drawn to a group of toddlers and their parents making music in the park.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Balboa Park, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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My Sister Buys a Blanket
We visited the market in San Pancho, where many beautiful blankets were for sale. My sister opened several of them and carefully examined each one with the shop owner’s help. I like this scene because the light coming through the … Continue reading
Morning on the Balcony
Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.
Posted in Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Chess by the Sea
The sky was darkening, but the chess players were undeterred.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Deliberate Sketching 