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Making Music in the Park
I went to paint Marston House in Balboa Park with the Thursday Plein Air group and expected to paint a grand mansion. Instead, my attention was drawn to a group of toddlers and their parents making music in the park.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Balboa Park, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Getting Close to Sunset
This is another of the many sunset gouache paintings I made on my recent trip to San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico.
Posted in Plein Air
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Morning on the Balcony
Another great thing about vacations is watching the morning arrive.
Posted in Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Vacation Bliss
An afternoon nap is a must-have for a perfect vacation.
Posted in Figures, Plein Air
Tagged Figure, Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Chess by the Sea
The sky was darkening, but the chess players were undeterred.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Gouache, Mexico, Nayarit, Plein Air, San Pancho
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Morning Run at Mast Park
I joined the Thursday Plein Air Painters yesterday morning at Mast Park near San Diego. I painted from a spot that emphasized the clear light and strong morning shadows.
Saturday Walkers
Here is a quick plein air sketch that I didn’t know I liked until I looked through my sketchbook later. I did it quickly as a warmup and moved on. I like it because the two figures are expressive yet … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Gouache, Mission Trails Regional Park, Plein Air, San Diego
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