A recent paint-out was at Oak Grove Park in Pasadena which is now named Hahamongna Watershed Park. My first time to paint there was two years ago and I posted that watercolor in JPL View! On that visit we painted down in the "spreading basin" and I chose the view of JPL. This time everyone was painting from the main park road near the parking area so I stayed there too. I still had a view of some of JPL but the bright yellow wild mustard flowers caught the eye of several of us. I also liked the utility poles all in a row, and I ended up leaving JPL out of my painting. This area has great views of the San Gabriel Mountains with their ever-changing colors and values. We were taking some risks since the Oak Grove Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course is there too. Some trees we were painting under were between two course holes so we heard "Watch Out!" occasionally. There are always dog walkers as well, so it must be a very busy spot on a weekend. There is a lot to paint there and I'm looking forward to next time.
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Hi Sherry, wonderful atmosphere in this one. You know, your style reminds me of a fellow blogger named Prabal Malick. So similar in style. He has great atmosphere too. I hope you check out his work.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
Thank you Carol! Prabal seems to like utility poles too!
DeleteBeautiful, and you can feel the inspiration, Sherry. I'm looking forward to your next visit there, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry!
DeleteHi Sherry, the addition of the figure, which you do so well, really brings this piece to life. As Frank Eber would say, "grab some actors and paint them in".
ReplyDeleteThanks Jody, I try to add figures and need more practice!
DeleteIt's a lovely painting - is this a watercolor? Your suggestion of mustard came out nicely, as well as the power lines. No easy feat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, yes watercolor. The mustard looked nice that day.
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