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Archive for April, 2007

Abstract sycamore

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

This was an exercise in abstracting natural forms in my watercolor class. Our teacher, who paints marvelously, is encouraging us to think more in terms of abstraction and symbol rather than literally painting what we see in front of us. I ‘get it’ and am doing the exercises and such, but there’s still a part […]

California Byway

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

California Byway - 7″ x 5″ - watercolor
Bid on Ebay
A peaceful country road in the Ojai area, a little northwest of Los Angeles.
There are still agrarian areas, even in Southern California, where the landscape still looks much as it did a hundred years ago (as long as you don’t notice the late model […]

High Desert Ravine

Monday, April 9th, 2007

“High Desert Ravine” - watercolor - 8″ x 10″ - available
A roadside stop on the way to Idyllwild provided the inspiration for this watercolor sketch. Sagebrush, crumbing granite and the scruffy native bushes gave me an interesting variety of textures and colors to work with.
Good advice from David Millard on painting:
“Be […]

Cactus Cottage -

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

Cactus Cottage - 5.5″ x 8″ watercolor
Here’s an impressionist sketch of a cottage garden with a picket fence- inspired by a street we walked down in Capistrano.
Very quick and loose, with a minimum of explicit detail. I like the rambunctious feeling of it. In the midst of all the […]

Back Country Creek

Friday, April 6th, 2007

“Back Country Creek” - 9 x 12 watercolor on paper
A spring day in a subdued mood!

Wistaria branch

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Wistaria Branch - 9 x 12″ on paper
Today’s paintout outing took us to a house in Sierra Madre where the world’s largest Chinese wistaria vine is growing. Sprawling, that is, over two homes. The perfume from the flowers was intoxicating as we painted the vine in all its springtime finery.
This was direct-painted […]

­ Minerva Getty

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Minerva - 9 x 12 graphite drawing on pastel paper - after Nollekens

Yesterday I had the opportunity to return to the Hillside Getty in Sepulveda Pass for a little drawing practice. I just had time for two drawings this time - This first was this Minerva, the Roman equivalent of Athena, goddess […]

Ripley and Shadows - Daily Painting

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

Now that spring is here, Ripley spends more time outside in her doghouse than under my feet in my studio. I miss the company but I can understand the call of fresh air, birdsong and the opportunity to bark at the gardeners when they visit our neighbor’s house.
I did this quick painting yesterday as […]

Near Skye

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Scottish castle - watercolor on paper 8″ x 8″
Back in the 90s we went to England on business and had the opportunity to drive up to Skye, the home of my distant ancestors. This castle was nearby. I’m sure it would be prettier on a bright sunny day , but somehow […]

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Recent Comments:

  • Lisa at Greenbow: The previous commenters have said it all. I too love the sky and the way you captured the light....
  • Annie: This is stunning, Karen. I love the magical moment when one is held between the mysterious dark closing in and...
  • Tami: I love this, Karen. It leaves so much to the viewers imagination yet gives so much information at the same...
  • Laurel Neustadter: This is awesome. I love the colors and the way you omit details in the buildings. Very striking.
  • Werner Pfarr: It's not only a beautiful sunset, it also captures very well the dusk light, with the trees on the left...
  • Donn: Very nice, Karen. I love sunsets. I miss painting with oils.
  • Marian Fortunati: Lucky girl!! This is a wonderful painting!! But I remember reading about how proud you were of her...

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