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Under the Coronado Bridge
It was early, but already hot, so I went to paint in the deep shadow beneath the Coronado Bridge. At first, it seemed too industrial, and I thought I might move on. But I began to look at the big … Continue reading
Posted in Cityscape, Landscape
Tagged California, Coronado Bridge, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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Across from Maintenance
Yesterday was so hot. We went to paint at Inspiration Point in Balboa Park but before we knew it, it was too hot to paint in the sunshine. One by one, we made our way down to a shaded pool … Continue reading
Morning in the Eucalyptus Grove
Eucalyptus trees have made a home in San Diego and can be seen just about everywhere around town. They are invasive, messy, brittle, and incredibly beautiful with their mix of dusty pastel colors. In the early morning light today, the … Continue reading
A Tangle of Eucalyptus Trees
I brought this sketch home on Friday from Balboa Park, thinking I would rework it. I painted it in the middle of a sunny day, but it looks like it was painted at night. There was a paved sidewalk curving … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Balboa Park, Black Bristol Paper, California, Gouache, Plein Air, San Diego
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North Chapel
As I drive past it, I often admire the chapel at the former Naval Training Center in San Diego. Yesterday I stood across from it and spent a few hours wondering about all the people who may have attended services … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Navel Training Center, North Chapel, Plein Air, San Diego
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A September Morning at Mission Beach
Mission Beach was perfect for painting this morning, warm, not hot, breezy, not blustery, bright, not dazzling. The view in every direction was compelling but I finally settled on trying to capture the action of the waves and the people … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Mission Beach, Plein Air, San Diego, Seascape
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Reflections in the Lily Pond
I met friends early this morning at the lily pond in Balboa Park. Because the pond was in shadows, it dramatically reflected its surroundings. I got to work and did my best to capture it all.
Posted in Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged Balboa Park, Gouache, Lily Pond, Plein Air, San Diego
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