I love painting outdoors (en plein air) especially the landscape. One day you have these beautiful areas and next time you return to the area...condos and houses. Makes me sad so get out and look at the beauty in your town.
Love the way you featured the clouds with an angle - adds a lot of movement. Also, Blanche, I really love your beautiful colors! I understand what you mean by the loss of the natural areas being replaced with developments... happening here although it did slow down after the crash.
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh (home of the Steelers) and came to the Northwest in 1978. I've been fortunate to travel extensively throughout the world with my sketch book, pen and ink and watercolors. That's easiest for me going through security and customs. When at home my medium of choice is oil and pastel. I love plein air and also working in my little studio. A little jazz or classical music and a paint brush, well, it doesn't get much better.
I've taught two wonderful workshops, one in Oahu, Hawaii and the other in El Dorado National Forest. My art class at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell, WA was a delight however a brief episode with breast cancer temporarily interfered. I'm back, good as new.
I've been accepted in Juried Shows as well as Invitationals and will continue to always strive for that next level.
Love the way you featured the clouds with an angle - adds a lot of movement. Also, Blanche, I really love your beautiful colors!
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Thanks Julie, you continue to be an inspiration.
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