Two recent paint-outs have been to locations featuring their architecture. A few weeks ago we painted at Eliot Middle School in Altadena. The architects, Marston and Maybury are well known for their many structures in the Pasadena area. I tried a gouache piece of the school, built in 1931. It's now called the Eliot Arts Magnet Academy and features a colorful mural on one wall.
There was an auction to benefit the school so we plein air painters donated our pieces. The organizer sent a photo of the pieces set up for the auction., so I'll include that here.
A few weeks earlier we were at a new park which is directly under the famous 1912 Colorado Street Bridge. I must admit painting the bridge is intimidating at 150 feet high with its curves and arches. But, there I was right under the bridge so I painted a small watercolor. A spectacular location!
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5" x 7" Gouache |
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7" x 5" Watercolor |