Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Old Winery

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!
    

8 x 10" watercolor


10 comments:

  1. Love this Sherry, could easily be a scene from France or Tuscany

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    1. Thank you Lorraine! It's a really wonderful place to paint.

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  2. It looks reall fresh with the bright red in the middle of the scene, and I also like the violett in the forground. Great painting!

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    1. Thank you Catharina! Your wonderful comments are so encouraging.

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  3. Your painting looks great. It really has the feeling of the place. Is that a german shepherd?

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    1. Hi Barbara! Thanks, and thanks for the location! Hmmm...maybe a Doberman?

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  4. Just wonderful, Sherry. You really captured a great sense of place, and the purple hues across the bottom work so well. I love it!

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    1. Thanks Terry. I always appreciate your wonderful comments.

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