March 2020

As we all know, the world has changed.  Painting has always been so relaxing.  Meeting friends at our paint-out locations has always been fun.  Of course the paint-outs have been cancelled.  At least we have the technology now to be able to stay connected.  Friends have been painting from photos and our own yards and gardens.  So,  I've gone out in my backyard twice to paint my blooming aloes in watercolor and also in gouache.  I'm sure I will be painting more from my own backyard.

7" x 5" Watercolor

7" x 5" Gouache

A View!

A recent Saturday paint-out was at the South Pasadena Nature Park.  It's been a few years since we were there and it was just in its early stages of development.   I was happy to see some work has been done.  I was also happy that the day was a little overcast since there wasn't much shade near subjects that I wanted to paint.  There were several different plants with yellow flowers but they like sun, and there was no shade near them.  The view of the homes on the hill across the arroyo and freeway was the main view, and I found some shade from a large bush.  Fun to try.

7" x 5" Watercolor

Bladder pods - Peritoma

The New Fountain

Arlington Garden is one of my favorite places to paint.  As a bonus, it's just a few miles from home.  There is always something blooming or perfect to paint there too.  So the 15 year old garden's addition of new fountain was a special event.  The custom Batchelder tile fountain was dedicated to the garden's founders.  It was fun to paint it since it isn't the usual style fountain, very unusual.  I'm also including my watercolor from my most recent visit to the garden.  There is always a nice view to find for a painting.

5" x 7" Watercolor

5" x 7" Watercolor

Abutilon