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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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Storm over Horsefly Mesa
I had a few unfinished sketches from our recent Colorado trip, including this one of Horsefly Mesa. A storm came in while I was painting and I walked back to camp when the rain began to fall in earnest. I … Continue reading
Horsefly Mesa
The view of Horsefly Mesa from Burnt Mill Mesa is one of my favorites. The patterns that the grass fields and forest groves make are striking, as is the interplay of the many shades of green. And the spectacular colors … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Colorado, Gouache, Horsefly Mesa, Plein Air, San Juan Mountains
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Meadow Below Horsefly Mesa
In the spring it is a pond but by midsummer it is a meadow with a soggy center. Even in the heat of July it is lush and full of life. In the morning some of its grass is crushed … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged #WorldWatercolorMonth, Colorado, Gouache, Horsefly Mesa, San Juan Mountains
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