My Neighbor's House

For Christmas my husband got me a series of plein air painting lessons. Our group met on Sunday for eleven weeks and painted all over San Diego. I loved the experience because I had done very little painting outside my studio. I will definitely take the class again but I feel I must go out and work on my own for awhile to see what I have learned so far. For my first subject, I chose to paint the house across the street from us. I'm still a little shy to stray too far away from home but there are plenty of opportunities very near me to paint which will give me some experience.

Industrial Buildings

There was something about this industrial city scape that appealed to me. I wanted to capture the look of two proud old buildings that had seen years of service. I enjoyed the painting process on this 8x10 canvas.

I've been taking a class in Plein Air painting and our group has gone to several sea scape locations these past few weeks. I've been trying very hard to study wave patterns, ocean colors, and rock formations and I must say it's intriguing but not every easy. I took the easy way out and painted this canvas from a photo.

Horse Power

There is nothing more nostalgic for me to see than a farmer doing a job the old fashioned way. That's why this painting is of a farmer plowing his field with real "horse power".

Tugboat

There is something about tugboats that fascinates me. Historically tugboats were the first seagoing vessels to receive steam propulsion, freedom from the restraint of the wind, and the capability of going in any direction. They are a small, but powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels. When I was on a cruise I loved watching them maneuver our big ship around. These little boats are truly little workhorses. I'll probably paint another one very soon because they are such fun subject matter.

Horse Trailer

I thought these two horses that have been trailered in for an event made for an interesting little 6x8 inch painting. I certainly enjoyed working on it.

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