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- Cormorants and Yoga February 21, 2026
- San Pancho Sunset February 18, 2026
- Looking the Other Way February 16, 2026
- Early One Morning in San Pancho February 14, 2026
- Sketching Birds February 11, 2026
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Cormorants and Yoga
There is so much to see when you go birding along the San Pancho Beach.
San Pancho Sunset
The San Pancho sunset last night was particularly impressive with its orange sky and relatively calm sea.
Looking the Other Way
While watching a sunset, my attention is usually fixed on the setting sun. Last night, I turned and looked the other way, and saw the village of San Pancho bathed in a golden light.
Early One Morning in San Pancho
I love how the morning light comes over the mountains to the east and lights up San Pancho, Nayarit, and its beach. This is the view from the balcony where we are staying. It is missing some buildings, but captures … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged #goldenhour, Gouache, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho Mexico
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Sketching Birds
We are in San Pancho, Mexico, for a winter vacation with my extended family. We have a large five-bedroom condo with beautiful views in every direction, and lots of space for our art materials. This is our first full day, … Continue reading
A Spring Ride
This morning I gave a demo for the San Diego Urban Sketchers at Marian Bear Park. It was a beautiful spring day, and the greens were particularly vibrant. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to show the inner … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Gouache, San Diego, San Diego Urban Sketchers
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View From Mary’s Patio
Our Thursday group painted from the patio of one of our members. The sky in the west was heavy with clouds, and the coastal sage scrub and new greens seemed happy from our recent rains. A decade ago, the hillside … Continue reading
Deliberate Sketching 