Huntington Hotel Palms – Pasadena – Karen Winters Daily Painting

“Huntington Hotel Palms” – 9 x 12 oil on canvas

Paintout report:

It was a picture perfect day in Southern California, although it didn’t start out that way. We had been getting a little early taste of “June Gloom” which meant that a low marine layer hovered over much of the southland until it burned off around 12:30. I had anticipated this happening, so I didn’t start to paint the sky until afternoon – I spent my time blocking in the trees, lawn and palms, knowing that I could change the color to represent the warm light when the sun came out. A purple jacaranda tree had started blooming, and some bird of paradise plants provided welcome contrast to all the green.

We arrived around 10:30 and I found my chosen spot on the Terrace balcony – right outside the tea room. I had a panoramic view of the great lawn and this clump of palms attracted my attention. The paintout was organized by the Laura Segil Gallery as a kickoff to the Huntington Artist in Residence program. One of the most enjoyable parts of the day was taking time to chat with all the passersby who were strolling after Mothers’ Day brunch or perhaps were guests of the hotel. The hotel is the former Ritz Carlton, but is now part of the Langham Hotel chain.

Altogether, a delightful way to spend the day. Since my two kids are out of town, we will defer Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days (and a passel of birthdays) until we are all together again sometime in June. But they did send me a beautiful big bouquet of roses which I adore.

Comments

  1. Judy
    May 12, 2008

    Beautiful painting Karen!! Looks like you had a beautiful day and great weather. I love how everything works together….the blue sky and that pinkish tree off in the distance.

  2. wendy
    May 12, 2008

    I like the bold shapes and the contrast of light and dark in this one. You are so prolific – a painting a day is amazing, no matter the mood or the weather.
    w.

  3. Susan
    May 15, 2008

    I don’t often pause long enough to comment, my computer time is too limited, but HAD to say how much I like the style of your palm fronds. Excellent work as are all your paintings. Thanks for the pleasurable time spent enjoying your blog.

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