Our Thursday paint-out group was back at Lacy Park in San Marino, CA recently. I've painted there twice before with other groups and posted about it in "Lacy Park" and "The Lake That Became a Park", both last year. It was a beautiful day at the park for painting. The park was very busy with people there for dog walking, Tai Chi classes, bike riding, power walking, playing and picnicking.
As usual it was a hard decision to find something engaging to paint. At least the rose arbor wasn't a choice since the roses aren't blooming yet. There was one lone tulip magnolia tree in bloom. The large, showy pink blooms are always an attraction in late winter here. I chose a view from across the center lawn that included a grove of trees with light colored trunks and the tulip tree. The light colored tree trunks were good to practice some negative painting. I included some of the many crows that kept themselves busy coming and going while I painted. Maybe the roses will be bloom next time.
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Another lovely scene Sherry, you really "dress up" the real thing and prove that a painting is so much better than a photo. I love the Magnolia tree - something I am really partial to.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine! I can imagine you have those lovely Magnolias in Australia too. They seem to be multiplying here since they've caught so many people's eye.
DeleteGreat pics and love the addition of the people.
ReplyDeleteThank you Polly! There were so many people at the park that morning, I felt I needed to add some.
DeleteThis is special, Sherry. I feel like an onlooker at the park. I'm also envious of your spring flowers - we're still in deep with winter. Cheery painting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry! You've got some beautiful scenery in your area I would love to see sometime. I remember your Duck Girl in the reflecting pool.
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