This day was Angelino Heights "revisited" for the Saturday paint-out group. I posted my painting of Bob's Market from our first visit a few months ago in
Bob's Market. Angelino Heights is in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, not far from downtown. Since it's a hilly area there are great views of downtown. And being one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, there are some charming and eye-catching old homes to paint.
Some of the old homes are Victorian and well-kept. The one that turned out to be in my view of the downtown buildings that I wanted to paint was very run down, deserted, and boarded up. I don't usually get into many details while plein air painting anyway so it was okay with me. I had time to also try a smaller gouache piece from my painting spot in a parkway, under a tree. There was a cat watching from a window in the house in back of me for most of the morning. Many cars are always parked along the streets in this neighborhood and I really should try adding some to my paintings. There are many more views to paint in Angelino Heights and I'm looking forward to more visits.
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| 10" x 8" watercolor |
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| 7" x 5" gouache |
You remind me often that an ordinary scene can be so much nicer when painted. I overlook far to many opportunities but you inspire me to rethink
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine! I do like some maybe odd scenes sometimes.
DeleteI love seeing your two interpretations of the scene, Sherry. And the newest member of your fan club!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry! Such an exciting location for painting.
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