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Plants on a Patio
I have been so distracted by the coronavirus news that focusing on a sketch has been quite a challenge. It felt good today to actually finish a painting. These pots are on our back deck and are such a pleasure … Continue reading
Windsurfing Redo
I am getting restless as we shelter in place here in San Diego, mostly because I am used to getting out and about and painting around town. The days are blending together but I think this is the fourth week … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Uncategorized
Tagged Acrylic, Coronavirus, Padre Island, Sheltering in Place, Windsurfing
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And on the 19th Day I Painted Some More
This is the same composition as yesterday’s sketch. I liked it, but wanted to see what it might look like if I painted on a black surface. There is something about black irregular spaces between the objects in a painting … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged #San Diego State University, Acrylic, California, Coronavirus, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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View at the College on the 18th Day
We have been walking a lot up at the college. The grounds are open but, with the quarantine, next to nobody is there, an unusual occurrence at a university of 35,000 students. Our skies have been cloudy and windy with … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged #San Diego State University, Acrylic, California, Coronavirus, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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Day 16, Staying Put
We goofed yesterday. My husband had two colleagues over to work on some research. We thought that with a little care it would be fine to work outside in the fresh air. I made them coffee and brownies. They talked … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Telling a Story, Uncategorized
Tagged California, Coronavirus, Gouache, Home, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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And on the 15th Day They Worked
A backyard patio, blue gloves, lounge chairs set ten feet apart, and a portable whiteboard with designated markers, that’s all it takes to make a perfect setup for work in the time of coronavirus. And a pretty good setup for … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, California, Coronavirus, Gouache, San Diego, Sheltering in Place
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Day 14: That Last Flower Petal
I walked up the hill to Trader Joes’ two weeks ago and, among other items, bought a bouquet of flowers. They were so pretty, especially in the transparent vase, and I kept telling myself that it would be fun to … Continue reading
Posted in Interior
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Coronavirus, Gouache, Pastel Pencils, Sheltering in Place
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