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Cabrillo Bridge
The Cabrillo Bridge, sometimes known as the Laurel Street Bridge, is one of the entrances to Balboa Park and a much-loved San Diego landmark. You may recognize the Museum of Man in the upper left corner and notice that I … Continue reading
The Watercolor Teacher
It was the first day of the spring semester, the only day we do not paint in class. Our teacher explained what we will learn and what materials we will need. I sketched her as she spoke. At one point she described … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged Emoting, Gouache, Learning, San Diego
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They Must Be Snowbirds
We sat on the seawall feeling cold but sketching away, bundled up in jackets and long pants. They were down on the shoreline. Their limbs were bare, the kids played in the water. How could they stand the cold? They must … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Gouache, People, San Diego
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Father Daughter Frisbee
It was probably a little too cold to really sketch at the windy beach but I went anyway with a friend. We lasted a good hour and I caught this father and daughter as they played frisbee. The little girl … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged California, Gouache, San Diego
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A Good Place to Read
Tonight I looked to my right from my desk and sketched what I could see. Earlier I had been reading by the fire with a small blanket in my lap, and the coziness of it all caught my attention. This … Continue reading
The Sun Was So Warm
I was waiting for a friend on the patio of a cafe. The sun was so delightfully warm that I wanted to lean back and snooze. Looking around I noticed I wasn’t the only one with that desire and … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Gouache, San Diego
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We Were Refugees, Too
This evening I attended a meeting, Immigrants and Refugees: A Jewish Call-to-Action. There was standing room only. People listened intently as a panel of elected officials, rabbis and thought leaders explained why it is imperative that we advocate for immigrants and … Continue reading