My second time at China Camp, I didn't even leave the parking lot. Instead I set up near some other ladies from a different plein air group, and painted this view of a long pier and some buildings. It was great to meet more painters, and I joined them for a critique at the end of the session.
Benicia was so windy that I wimped out and positioned myself on the leeward side of the cute little restroom building. This kept me and my canvas from blowing away, but offered
rather limited views. I hate everything about this painting of Benicia. 
Actually the Benicia painting has an interesting viewpoint. Bear with me: try doing a mental "crop" across the painting at a point just under the grasses toward the light posts. It gives me the sense of a blustery wind and it works that way too!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see these paintings. I wish we all would make more of an effort to show and tell after each session. I thrive on the camaraderie. I usually learn something too.
ReplyDeleteLarry
Diana, your strong drawing skill shows in every painting. I love the color choices as well as the very expressive brushstrokes. One of my favorites is your Benicia painting! Rebeca
ReplyDeleteThe top two are a couple of my stronger efforts, and I'd like for them to be considered.
ReplyDeleteThe bottom one (Benicia) is a dud, in my opinion, so I'd like to leave it out of the running, please.
Diana