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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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Spring Garden Tour
The San Diego Horticulture Society held its 2023 Spring Tour today, and I was honored to be a featured artist in the Shades of Green & Circle Garden in Del Mar, a coastal city north of San Diego. The garden’s … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Colourfix fix Paper, Del Mar, Gouache, Landscape, People, Plein Air, San Diego County
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Junípero Serra Museum
Junípero Serra Museum is an iconic San Diego landmark. It sits on a hill with views to the west of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, to the southwest of our downtown, and to the north of Mission Valley. I usually … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Gouache, Junípero Serra Museum, Plein Air, San Diego
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Breakfast at the Cielo Rojo
A leisurely breakfast while sketching delights me, and San Pancho is the perfect place for this indulgence. The Cielo Rojo, a few blocks from where we are staying, is full of art, color, movement, and good food. I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Breakfast, Cielo Rojo, Gouache, Mexico, Plein Air, Restaurant, San Pancho
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Jumping off Rocks!,
Two children at the far end of the beach were tirelessly jumping off rocks. They stood on the ledge waiting for an incoming wave and then jumped as the wave filled the small pool below the rocks. Then they would … Continue reading
Sea for Two
People packed the beach. It was a busy and noisy place, but these two stood quietly together along the edge of the sea, as though they lived alone on their personal beach.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Gouache, Mexico, Plein Air, San Pancho
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