Two recent plein air pieces in gouache, both historical landmarks. I've tried a few previous paintings at the Pasadena City Hall but never the Baroque style fountain in the beautiful courtyard. It's over 22 feet tall with a 25 foot diameter basin. I had to paint fast since my parking meter was running. I would like to try it again sometime.
Just last week we painted at the Oaklawn bridge in South Pasadena. One of my previous watercolor pieces painted there, Greene Brothers' Only Bridge. There was a lot of activity while we painted since it's time to get started on the South Pasadena float for the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. It's fun to watch the Gold Line trains passing under the bridge as we paint.
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5" x 7" Gouache
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| Pasadena City Hall |
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| 7" x 5" Gouache |
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| South Pasadena Rose Parade float underway |
