I find it interesting to look back on work of 6 months ago as I see them with a much more critical eye, and can identify the issues that I need to deal with in future paintings.
The first is a view of the iconic rock in Morro Bay. it is painted from the favourite beach where my nieces and nephew love to play. I got so carried away by trying to do a fairly accurate rendition of the view that I forgot all about my aims to work looser.
Morro Rock 10x12" oils on paper
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was lucky to join a couple of local plein air groups, both of whom welcomed me with open arms. It allowed me access to some private locations and took me to some spots I would never have found in a million years.
This one was an old farm down a small road heading inland. The farmer came out with a tray of oranges that he had just picked from the tree in front of his house. His family had lived in the house for generations and he had some fantastic photos of the old times. We were watched all morning by his cows, just over the fence from where we were working. I would have loved to go back and do a bigger painting.
Californian homestead. Oils on paper. 10x12"
