Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop is possibly the most recognizable location in South Pasadena. One of my first blog posts was about an early, for me, try at a plein air watercolor there,
Plein Air Painting. The group painted at the location in February and I posted that piece in
Mission Station. For this paint-out in April, a lot was going on at this busy intersection as always, well, for South Pasadena at least. The walking man sculpture was wearing a festive necklace, photo below. Two filmmakers were interviewing a couple of the artists for their One Day in Los Angeles project. It was a perfect morning and there is a nice variety of subjects but I decided to try painting Buster's again. This time a gouache. A fun morning with the group!
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| 5 x 7" Gouache |
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| Frank was at Buster's with his well-known rat rod. |
It's so fascinating to see how you've captured what YOU felt and how YOU saw this scene on that particular day. I think that we often don't take the time to really think about why we want to paint something... we snap a photo, take it home, then look at the photo later and decide it's never going to make a nice painting, so it sits with all the other reference photos. But when I take the time to really soak up a view as I'm standing right there... and maybe jot down a few notes about what it makes me feel... THEN I can interpret the photo into something special like you've done here. I think that's one of the many benefits of plein air painting, which I don't do enough of. Your work is making me want to get out there too. Beautiful painting Sherry!
ReplyDeleteHi Katherine, I love your thoughts. Plein air painting has certainly "got" me and feels like something I've always wanted to do. I spend a lot of time at the locations walking around looking for that "This is it" view! Thanks!
DeleteYour colors are so rich and vibrant. I remember your earlier Buster's painting. What an amazing journey you have been on, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Terry...love your comment.
DeleteThis may be my very favorite, Sherry - you're work is just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joani! I love to keep trying~
DeleteThis little painting has it all! Your dedication has paid off and you are a pro at plein air painting
ReplyDeleteHi Lorraine, thank you!
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