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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.
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
Early One Sunny Morning in San Francisco
We were in San Francisco this morning and I did a few sketches as a sunny and bright dawn lit up the skyline. There are so many buildings and windows in this beautiful city; this is a simplified interpretation.
Hiking into the Sun
I snapped a photo of my sisters and cousin a few weeks ago. I like the image because it is of my relatives and has a few large shapes that lend themselves to my painting style.
Morning Run at Mast Park
I joined the Thursday Plein Air Painters yesterday morning at Mast Park near San Diego. I painted from a spot that emphasized the clear light and strong morning shadows.
Deliberate Sketching 