Tag Archives: en plein air

Haystack Rock at Pacific City

On a recent trip to the coast to visit a cousin, I caught this view as we crested the large sand dune. The weather was overcast and the temperature moderate with light breeze. It was a good walk on the beach and then over to the campground to see hundreds of free roaming bunnies. [...]

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Coastal Callalily

I respect anything that can survive in the harsh realities of the coastal northwest. Callalilies have what it takes and they are an iconic beauty like a nautilus shell.  The cottage where we stayed in Yachats had these lovely plants framing many of their abodes.

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Sketchcrawl 23 Mike, Lola and Max in Salem, Oregon

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Quick Sketch of Tanger Outlet

The girls went in search of a good shopping fix. I passed the time hanging out by the car and then I sat down and did this quick sketch of the southwest corner parking lot scene. If nothing else I am building my confidence to sketch en plein air. With sketchcrawl only forty some days [...]

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Quick Sketch of Daughter at Beach

I drew a quick sketch of my daughter playing in the sand. Did Not have a clue on how to build any perspective to the beach and ocean. It was really cool en plein air.

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