Saturday, July 31

We return to the intersection of 2nd street and Addison in Berkeley. On 80, take the University exit toward the UC campus, and make a right on 6th Street. Make another right on Addison and continue on to 2nd. There are no bathrooms and you should bring your own water and a cell phone.

Alhambra Creek Boathouse

There was a high fog overcast and the lighting was very diffuse. The right side of the building was brighter primarily because the paint was probably 20 years newer. I painted a shadow on it after I got home. It doesn't look as if it can be used to launch any boats since all the reeds are blocking the door now. I couldn't figure out how to do the reeds, they were the most interesting part for me, but there was no way to paint what I saw. I think there must be a better watercolor solution to them but I couldn't find it that day.

Larry Hatfield
10.5 x 14.5 Watercolor

A Hill in Martinez

It was just Larry and me in Martinez today.  We decided to look for another view and drove up the Carquinez scenic road. It leads to Crockett but you can't drive all the way because the road is damaged by past storms. There were beautiful views but we couldn't find a spot out of the wind to stop. So we went backdown the hill. I painted this looking up at the area we were driving.  It is 18 by 24.    Karen

Concrete Plant, Berkeley

Found a spot near this magnificent industrial plant, out of the wind. Looking forward to going back and painting this from a different angle. Lots of possibilities and fascinating compositions in this part of Berkeley down by 2nd and Virginia and not much traffic too so nice and quiet at the weekend.

Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches

Frank Bette, Plein Air, Alameda Paint-Out

Marilyn Hill, Geri Keary and Leslie Wilson will be painting in the
Frank Bette Alameda Plein Air Paint-Out July 26-31st.
Several events are included in the Paint-Out





QUICK DRAW SALE
"Painting on Park St" from 9-11, Sale 12-5, Thursday, July 29th
Alameda Market Place, at Buena Vista and Park St.

EXHIBIT & SALE
10-7 Saturday, July 31st
Alameda Town Center, Park St. at Otis Dr.

ALAMEDA EN PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT
August 6-28
Frank Bette Center for the Arts Gallery
1601 Paru St. Alameda CA 94501
www.frankbettecenter.org

Monday, July 26 at Martinez

Last week Geri took us to a park near the waterfront to paint.  We will meet there again.

Directions: Take Highway 4 and get off on the Alhambra exit. Make a left on Alhambra
 follow Alhambra to the end, take  a right turn  for 1 block then turn left on Barrellessa  and go across the tracks to the end and park on the right.

Crystal Amber Sand

After being on the freeway 3 times longer than anticipated, I had to search around and calm down to be able to paint. I saw this Sand company building. I looks like an elevator and chute to fill trucks with sand. There was a big ugly truck in front that I left out because I got such a late start. I wanted to keep it simple.

Larry Hatfield
10x14 Watercolor