Yesterday the plein air group returned to paint at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. The property used to be the well-loved Lawry's California Center. A year ago, on my first visit to the renewed location I painted two pieces which I posted in Lawrys!. I see that exclamation point on the title! The gardens are just so beautiful there that it continues to be a surprise on each visit. And it also brings back memories of when we visited years ago and enjoyed the lovely outdoor cafes. Now it's a very popular location for weddings and special events.
In the morning we painters were almost the only people at this gorgeous place. When we left, there was a "Closed" sign on the gates for an afternoon wedding. A photo below is of the entrance gates from the inside. I painted a gouache piece since I haven't painted one for quite awhile. Looking through my pile of paintings, I see I've been there twice since my first visit but haven't posted those watercolors yet. Maybe my next post.
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| 5 x 7" Gouache |
Saw this colourful post on my blog roll whilst writing my latest post. So colourful Sherry and wonderful light and shade which you do so well
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine! I was surprised this sort of ordinary view turned out OK.
DeleteSeems like only yesterday. . . It's a very nice painting. There is a lot of depth, and great light.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara! What a nice morning we had.
DeleteA wonderful and colorful watercolor where you really caught the sunlight, so pretty !
ReplyDeleteHi Jane! Thanks!
DeleteGreetings Sherry
ReplyDeleteDidn't see your gauche painting. Wow wow wow!
I had a great time painting with you folks last Saturday. May try again. I think I see a little bit of me poking through that potted plant to the right.
Thanks Liz, great to meet you and chat while painting.
DeleteAlways SO much lovelier than the photo - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joani!
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