Farnsworth in Altadena, what a beautiful park! I painted there a few weeks ago with one of the plein air groups. I hadn't heard of Farnsworth which is a stunning location in the foothills. The property was purchased by Los Angeles County in 1921 and became a park in the 1930's. The centerpiece is an impressive two-story arts and crafts, American craftsman style stone building completed by the WPA in 1934. The day started off a bit dreary but some sun finally came out. I always like to use the light and shadows in my watercolor.
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Interesting building Sherry, love the addition of the figure and the birds
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine!
DeleteThis is where the San Gabriel bloggers used to meet up -- back when we were more active. Also where Mr V nearly got us killed when he broke up a girl on girl gang fight!
ReplyDeleteYou took on quite a bit with the stone work. And such a good job. I would have tried to paint every single one of them. Maybe we'll take this on some future Saturday
Thanks Liz...I was wary about trying that many stones.
DeleteI think you really got the character of that cool old building. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara!
DeleteLight and shadow - you do them both so well! I especially love how the indistinctness under the tree helps to highlight your figure, and my fascination with the scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such nice comments Terry.
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