We SCVWS paintsite artists are keeping our painting skills limber and our minds free from worry during this stressful time by doing what we enjoy while we are sheltering in place. This week some of us painted en plein air in our own gardens while others painted from personal photographs.
We will continue to publish the weekly blog during the "Shelter in Place" requirements while Thursday and Weekend paintsites are cancelled. We invite paintsite artists to paint or sketch on your own time during the week, pick one painting from that week and submit it by Saturday of that week. Here are some guidelines:
- submit a photo of your artwork for the blog to paintsites@scvws.org
- include your name and any comments e.g. location, date or what inspired you
- photos which are cropped and ready to upload are preferred
- painting/sketching subjects might include objects or views in your garden, views from your window, house plants, or something inspired by personal photographs
For information about upcoming paintsites (when possible) and SCVWS activities (including online workshops and other activities), see the SCVWS website or the April newsletter for details.
Take care, stay well, and for any concerns or questions regarding the cancellations or blog posts, please contact us at paintsites@scvws.org
Artwork
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| An Iris Duet from Gamble Garden by Caroline |
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| A view near the Surfer's Museum, at Legatos, Santa Cruz painted by Dick |
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| Alison's watercolor painting of a hummingbird. "Go figure, a hummingbird at hummingbird sage." |
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| Helen's watercolor of a city at night, inspired by a favorite oil painting of the same scene |
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| Indira's watercolor painting of tree trunks. "These trees look magnificent in the morning light..... now with all the time in the world, eating my oatmeal and painting." |
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| Jane S's watercolor of white Pacific Coast iris painted in her yard in the late afternoon light |
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| Kathy K's sketchbook watercolor of a scene at her patio feeder |
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| Liz decided to use up her chalk and brighten up the neighborhood with some sidewalk art |
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| Light on the Trail by Lorraine "This is a studio painting from a photo taken on a hike in the area. I did some value sketches as I typically do. I looked at them with the photo and decided the pattern in the photo was actually good and worked mostly from the photo." |
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| Anna's Hummingbird by Marilyn "This Anna's hummingbird kept me company while he fed from the Grevillea and I painted in the cactus garden at Villa Montalvo, November 2017." |
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| Salinda's watercolor of a view at Legatos, Santa Cruz |
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| Sham's watercolor inspired by a photo taken at Santa Teresa County Park |
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| Man with Dog in Cuesta Park by Tanvi |
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| Nasturtiums from the Garden by Toni |
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| California Live Oak by Annie "I pass by this beautiful oak tree every day on my morning hike." |
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