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Time to Swim!
Sketching at Oceanside Strand Beach- if only I could sketch faster!
Surfrider Way
I sketched twice this week from the corner of Surfrider Way and North Pacific Street in Oceanside. The steep street gives a good view of the roundabout where beachgoers unload their gear. I used a 15 x 22-inch sheet of … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Oceanside Plein Air Festival, Plein Air
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Leaves at Buena Vista Lagoon
We went to Buena Vista Lagoon in Oceanside today to paint. It was hot, so I stood underneath a tree and did a close-up of its leaves while I enjoyed the shade.
Roberts Cottages
The Oceanside Plein Air Festival participants met at Roberts Cottages, a set of distinctive vacation rentals adjacent to the beach that date back to the 1920s. There are about 30 a-frame units, all painted in coral. It was dusk, and … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged California, Gouache, Oceanside, Oceanside Plein Air Festival, Plein Air
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Summers Past Farm
The Thursday Plein Air group painted at a small flower farm in east San Diego County. I liked this view of one of the old farm cottages surrounded by shade and foliage.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Farm, Gouache, Plein Air, Summers Pat Farm
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Coarsegold Painting Trip
I had a great time camping with several artist-friends earlier this week. The Fresno River and the surrounding area inspired and kept us all busy. We shared our work throughout the day, and seeing the work of the others caused … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Coursegold CA, Figures, Gouache, Landscapes, Plein Air
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Sketching in the Dark
From the first campfire of the new camping year, such fun to be with good artist friends!
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Plein Air
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