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Three Twenty-Minute Sketches
I sketched at the San Diego watercolor gallery today during the weekly figure drawing session. I love doing 20-minute sketches. The time limit speeds up the decision-making, and I get a stronger, more immediate result. There is only a moment … 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.
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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Morning Beach Walk
Early morning beach walks are a delightful part of a seaside vacation. This one is a gouache painting on a 9 x 12 Colourfix sheet of pastel paper.
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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Happy Holidays to All!
Sending the warmest of holiday wishes to each of you, readers, bloggers, fellow art enthusiasts, family, and friends across the globe. May the new year bring peace, fulfillment, and great painting fun to all!
Deliberate Sketching 