Cresting Wavecrest

BPAP out at Wavecrest Open Space Reserve having a ball. Though overcast, it was temperate and the views were terrific, even though fog obscured the mountains across the road from us. Lots to paint here and nobody complained of lack of subjects!

I started out in the cypress tunnel on acrylic. One good 12x9 there in fauve/expressionist style.

Then moved on to a pastel on tinted paper, approx 10x8 or so, of the Coastal Trail and the fields.

Very satisfied with both efforts and will definitely return here.

Last Day of La Rusticana D'Orsa

Another great day, ending a terrific 3 day painting workshop at a Tuscan vineyard in Los Gatos, CA. Father Bruno Segatta is a terrific coach and a terrific guy. Met some lovely people, mostly artists. Ate great gourmet meals al fresco with good wine too. Just fabulous.

Painted 2 today: olive trees on a hillside reminiscent of the Sinesi countryside, 16x20", acrylic on canvas; small watercolor of flowers, trees, lamppost, etc. on the road up the hillside, 5x7", watercolor on paper.

This estate is incredible. All built from scratch over 25 years to look like it had been there for 500 years, and the illusion is fabulous, homey, and just thrilling. Ponds, houses, vineyards, olive groves, gardens both formal and kitchen, animals, old trees, artifacts all over the place, vintage cars.... abbondanza!

Day Two of La Rusticana D'Orsa

Another productive day at La Rusticana d'Orsa at the workshop with Father Bruno Segatta. Three today, one large 16x20 acrylic on canvas of cypress trees and a stone staircase; one Ceracolor 9x12 on watercolor board of a fountain; one quick watercolor and ink sketch of a garden walkway 6x9 on paper.

Tuscany in Los Gatos!

Signed up for something I never do: a workshop! 3 days in a Tuscan themed vineyard with gourmet lunches and instructions from an Italian master, who is delightful. What a gorgeous place! This is going to be great. Here are two from today, and they're larger than I usually do: 16"x20"