November 19, 2010

"A Room with A View" oil on canvas, 6X8"


Here's my first piece from Santa Barbara...this is what I woke up to morning before last, out my bedroom window.  I am staying with my cousin Leslie in Santa Barbara for a whole month (Lord bless her) and my mission is to visit the wonderful galleries in town, and there are a lot, and to push out as   many plein air pieces as possible.  I feel rather smug as it is getting mighty cold and dark at home these days. 

When I arrived here last Sunday,  I looked off the patio view from my room and wondered how on earth I would paint it.  The early morning fog presented a solution, so I took a stab.  I knew that unless I simplified greatly, I wouldn't stand a chance at getting this in before the light and the fog changed to the point where I would be relying strictly  on visual memory to get the job done. 

I painted on the beach yesterday - what a rough life-  I'll send that your way next.

Keep those brushes wet,
Gaye

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful... well done!
    When I saw the thumbnail with palms I just had to see what the RED was!
    Alberta is experiencing full blown winter, please don't rub in the warm the temperatures you are enjoying in Santa Barbara. But do ENJOY! xox

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  2. That transition into the fog is a lot of fun to look at.

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  3. Looks like a wonderful view Gaye. You could almost imagine flying! So glad you are enjoying yourself, hugs Trish

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  4. Love those red roofs and the warm greens in the trees...just beautiful!

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  5. Well, congratulations--I believe Santa Barbara must agree with you! Terrific paintings on your blog, Gaye. I just found you, and I am so glad!

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  6. Thanks for the great feedback guys. I'm having WAY too much fun.

    Best,
    Gaye

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