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Walking the Dog, II
This is the third of a series that I seem to be working on. We just entered the last month of our dry season here in San Diego, and these sketches feature our straw-colored hills.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Gardening in the Shade
This morning I painted in my friend’s garden. It is so nice to have mature trees that provide abundant shade this time of year when it is still warm.
Artist on a Pier
The San Diego Watercolor Society was out at Shoreline Park for our monthly paintout. Shoreline Park overlooks the Americas Cup Harbor, and a marina bursting with boats. It is framed by the hills of Point Loma and is a favored … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego, Shoreline Park
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Down by the Bay
This was painted at Dana Point along San Diego‘s Mission Bay.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged California, Dana Point, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Clothesline in the Woods
The towels were so bright against the forest background that I had to sketch them.
Posted in Plein Air, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Plein Air
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Path Between Juniper Trees
This is a closeup sketch of a path along a meadow edge in Colorado at my brother’s place. I like the shapes of the junipers and want to capture these each time I visit.
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air
Tagged Burnt Mill Mesa, Colorado, Gouache, Juniper, Plein Air
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Trees on an Island
Yesterday, the Thursday painters met at Tecolote Shores along Mission Bay. The morning was overcast with lots of rich, muted grays. From the moment I walked down to the water, I had my eye on the trees across the bay, they … Continue reading