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Artist at Work
This morning I went to see a local artist, who I admire very much, paint. I also got in a few sketches of my fellow observers. My eye was caught by the posture of three women who sat on … Continue reading
Running up the Path
I was sitting on a shady bench in the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park, thinking about how to show the sunlight on the path. I noticed three young women, probably in their early years of high school, running up … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Balboa Park, California, Gouache, Painting, San Diego, Sketch, The Japanese Friendship Garden
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San Carlos Canyon View
One of my friends lives on a canyon in San Carlos, a neighborhood in San Digo. She has an incredible view from her patio that goes all the way across town, practically to the sea. She graciously opened her home, … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Painting, Plein Air, San Carlos, San Diego, Sketch
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Nastursiums and Jasmine
I am getting ready for a long trip and am in the preparation phase of taking care of household chores. So this afternoon I went out to weed in the garden. But who could weed when the nasturtiums and jasmine … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Flowers, San Diego, Spring, Watercolor pencil and gouache
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Spring Comes to My Potted Plants
It was a lovely spring day, somewhat overcast but not cool. I sat on the porch, sketched the potted plants along the wall, and enjoyed the warmth.
Student Voices
How is it that students can express simple truths while we older folk get it all muddled up? I was at the San Diego March for Our Lives this morning, listening and learning. Here are some of the simple truths … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged #BlackLivesMatter, #MarchForOurLives, #MarchForOurLivesSanDiego, California, San Diego
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Watching the Sunset
There is something about watching the sunset that captivates us all. And there is something about watching another person who is being moved by nature that makes me want to capture their expression forever.