Saturday, May 4, 2013

Arlington Garden


Arlington Garden is a very special place, a new Pasadena landmark.  It's Pasadena's only dedicated public garden, not a park or playground.  Arlington Garden is unique, no other place like it in other San Gabriel Valley cities.  There are paths through various garden areas, tables and benches, and even a labyrinth.  There are surprises around every corner.  It's also a demonstration garden for water-wise plantings.

This small garden is a favorite of artists and photographers.  With the beautiful wild flowers blooming this spring, the plein air groups I'm in have met there several times.  There is always something for me to paint of course.  Finding some shade is a challenge.  I still need to find an umbrella.  I've blogged about previous visits and paintings in two posts Saturday Paint-Out and  Saturday In The Park.  This 8x10" watercolor went pretty well.  I'm also posting two gouache pieces, 5x7".  The garden is perfect for painting and relaxing!  

8x10" watercolor


5x7" gouache

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10 comments:

  1. Lorraine BrownMay 4, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Certainly sounds like a painters park Sherry. I do not see a lot gouache paintings when I visit exhibitions in fact hardly one and wonder why because yours are always so vibrant and attractive and very buyable

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    1. Sherry SchmidtMay 4, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      Thanks Lorraine! Gouache does seem to be left out of the fine art area. Lots of use in commercial art though.

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  2. AnonymousMay 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love your interpretations of these beautiful gardens, Sherry. You've convinced me to try gouache some day in the near future - your renditions are so vibrant.

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    1. Sherry SchmidtMay 4, 2013 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you Terry! I'm still experimenting with the gouache.

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  3. LauraMay 5, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Paintings and venue looking beautiful Sherry. I can see why it's a fav of yours.

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    1. Sherry SchmidtMay 5, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      Hi Laura! Thank you! I always appreciate your visit and comments.

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  4. Polly BirchallMay 5, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Looks like a paradise for artists. Great paintings.

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    1. Sherry SchmidtMay 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      Thank you Polly! It's really lovely there in the spring especially.

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  5. mary maxamMay 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Absolutely wonderful! The values are perfect for a sunlit garden with shadow and spots of color in all the right places.

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    1. Sherry SchmidtMay 6, 2013 at 12:16 AM

      Thank you Mary! I always appreciate your comments.

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