What a beautiful morning for a plein air paint-out. We met at Deukmejian Wilderness Park in La Crescenta, California. I hadn't visited the park before and was surprised to see a large and stunning two-story stone barn. The French Le Mesnager family built the barn in 1914, using local river rock, on land they acquired in 1898. It was used as a stable and grape storage for their downtown Los Angeles winery. There is still a small vineyard producing a small amount of wine yearly which is tended by the Stonebarn Vineyard Conservancy.
Our painting group had some wonderful views to consider. I found some shade with a nice view of the barn and vineyard. The park is located way up a hill so it's pretty quiet with mostly neighbors out walking dogs or hiking. I had to include a dog walker in my watercolor. There are also some spectacular views from the hillside of the valley and mountains. I'm ready for a return visit!
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| 8 x 10" watercolor |
Love this Sherry, could easily be a scene from France or Tuscany
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine! It's a really wonderful place to paint.
DeleteIt looks reall fresh with the bright red in the middle of the scene, and I also like the violett in the forground. Great painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Catharina! Your wonderful comments are so encouraging.
DeleteYour painting looks great. It really has the feeling of the place. Is that a german shepherd?
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara! Thanks, and thanks for the location! Hmmm...maybe a Doberman?
DeleteGreat painting
ReplyDeleteThank You Polly!
DeleteJust wonderful, Sherry. You really captured a great sense of place, and the purple hues across the bottom work so well. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry. I always appreciate your wonderful comments.
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