I recently painted at The E. Waldo Ward Ranch in Sierra Madre again. A producer of "Gourmet Food Products", their history goes back to 1891 when the land was bought and orange trees were planted. In 1902 a large, beautiful home and a red barn were built. Both are still in use at the homey property. On my first paint-out there, I tried my first plein air gouache piece and posted it in Ward Ranch. This time I tried a watercolor from across the street, looking down the main driveway, capturing a bit of the old home and red barn. I'm working on applying some things I hope I learned in the workshops I took this summer. One of the paint-out groups is returning to the Ward Ranch soon and I'll have another opportunity to paint and shop in their small store. It's always a fun day.
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| 8 x 10" Watercolor |
Yay! a chance to see one of your beautiful water colors. And Ward ranch - don't you wish they hadn't sold off their original 30 acres down to the remaining two? Actually I'd never heard of this place. Maybe we can get Barbara to arrange a meeting here (for me).
ReplyDeleteIt's a very charming spot. Barbara has talked about putting it on the location list.
DeleteFavorite parts are the flag and the tower - lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joani!
DeleteNearly missed this one Sherry, I agree with Joani I am drawn to the flag too and once again your colours are so much better than the actual scene
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Lorraine!
DeleteDear Sherry - this is a lovely work of art. Your composition and colors are fabulous. Makes me feel like I am just ready to step into the piece and walk that road. Feel the magnificent sunshine too as well as the coolness in the shadows. So glad you shared.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie, what a nice comment!
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