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Bluff above Lake Murray
This sketch is based on a view from Lake Murray, a nearby park. I may have gotten carried away with the fun of exaggerating the textures of the water.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Exaggeration, Gouache, Lake Murray, Plein Air, San Diego
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Lake Murray on an October Morning
I had eucalyptus trees on my mind when I set off for Lake Murray early this morning. But the lake itself captivated me and the trees became secondary elements. I could have spent the day watching the light and wind … Continue reading
Ducks!
What could be more exciting than seeing ducks at the park? I really liked the parallels between this mom and her child. They stood in the same way, taking it all in, seeming to love from the depths of their … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Landscape
Tagged California, Ducks, Gouache, Lake Murray, San Diego
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Lake Murray Afternoon
It was a quiet December afternoon at Lake Murray in San Diego, and a perfect opportunity for a 30-minute sketch. I liked the way the eucalyptus branch was shaped like the shoreline of the lake and shortened the tree’s height … Continue reading