A recent group plein air paint-out was at the Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel. The church was completed in 1874 and the surrounding buildings and gardens are lovely. The owner of the Rancho San Pascual where the church was built was the grandfather of the famous WWII general George Patton. General Patton grew up attending the church. There is a life-size bronze statue of the army commander on the church grounds. Some artists chose the statue to paint.
It was a nice sunny day and there was a big turnout of painters. The church has a tall and dramatic bell tower. The changing shadows on it, the surrounding eucalyptus trees, as well as the leaded glass windows, looked complicated to paint that morning. I chose a small picturesque gate cottage to try. In my last photo of part of the group during the critique, you can see the church building in the background. Maybe I'll try painting it next time.
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Sherry - this is very beautiful. Love the colors used - violets and blues and greens - so soft and welcoming. Have a Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, Thank you! I hope your Valentine's Day is happy too!
DeleteSherry I love this, your colours, execution and the subject make this a beautiful painting
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine! It was a nice day to sit and paint in the shade of a big tree.
DeleteThat really has a nice feeling. My parents are buried there, along with Patton's.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara...it's a beautiful place.
DeleteI like the subject you selected to paint, Sherry, and you really achieved a beautiful color harmony. I love this!
ReplyDeleteHi Terry, Thanks! I always love your complimentary comments!
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