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Tag Archives: Burnt Mill Mesa
Down in the Meadow
This is the same meadow from yesterday’s post, but the focus is much more narrow, and the vegetation is more wild. This is an spontaneous sketch where I just painted in the moment, putting in color and shapes without planning. … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Meadow, Urban Sketching
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The Meadow
The meadow on my brother’s land is a favorite spot for all of us. This viewpoint shows the whole expansive scene from the rocky northern ridge to the grassy area and then to Horsefly Mesa in the distance.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Horsefly Mesa
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Checking the Scores
My great-nephew is a great kid. He is an enthusiastic participator, and his presence makes everything more fun. At our reunion just now, he played all the games, went on all the hikes, made lots of art, and was fun … Continue reading
What’s a Five Letter Word that Means…
I am back in San Diego but have a few sketches from our camping trip that I did not yet post. This one shows a few people from our large family doing crossword puzzles together. I like this sketch because … Continue reading
Posted in Figures
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Crossword Puzzles, Gouache, Plein Air
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The Meadow in the Morning
It was clear and bright this morning. I looked across the meadow at the row of juniper trees that rim the meadow. I liked how the shadows were long and pointed at a particular juniper tree.
We Got Out Our Art Supplies and Painted Together!
Something particularly wonderful about our summer reunions is painting together. I was so happy to sketch two of my great-nephews, niece, brother, and sister, sitting at the same table while working away on art projects.
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Chalk Markers, Colorado, Family Reunion, Gouache
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Early Morning Sketches
Early in the morning, when it is too cold to leave my heated camper, I look out the window and see the light beginning to show the clouds, trees, rocks, and foliage. The light changes everything fast and I try … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Chalk Markers, Colorado, Early Morning, Gouache, Plein Air
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Deliberate Sketching 