I saw this wonderful quote today on Karen Margulis's blog~
"Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working." Henri Matisse
This piece is 9x12" including a narrow border.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Saturday Paint-Out 2!
I painted this on Saturday with the plein air group. So much fun to sit under a tree and paint with some artist friends. This beautiful building used to be the grand Vista del Arroyo Hotel but is now the U.S. Court of Appeals. It features a tile-topped six story tower over looking the Arroyo Seco. Halfway through painting this I wasn't sure if it would survive its "adolescent stage" where I'm not sure if things are going well. I do like the way the palms turned out. This view probably needs another try sometime.
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Great quote and so true - great painting too! Even if I was brave enough couldnt do much plein air stuff here - too much rain still!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon! I loved the quote and don't apply it enough myself. You'll be hooked on plein air once you try it a few times.
DeleteYou really got the feel of this scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara - what a fun morning with the group!
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