Sunday in Mt. Carmel’ Utah started late with a southwest breakfast before setting out to paint. We found a delightful dirt road and shade. The scene was of pinon trees-sage brush – sink sandstone earth – cobalt/violet sky plus those fabulous billowing clouds. We were so happy. Back at our hotel, we cooled off in… Continue reading A day of rest- we painted around Mt. Carmel
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Zion- To the narrows but not through…
We had a workout today! Early start, drove one mile through a tunnel to be confronted by towering cliffs of red sandstone that stun you to silence. First stop, the Court of the Patriarchs, we rushed to block in the shadows in red, magenta, purple, and red oxide and place highlights in salmon, orange, and… Continue reading Zion- To the narrows but not through…
Bryce Canyon – they said "we don't paint there!" -(PAPA) – but we did.
Warning: this post was done after cocktail hour. We drove up to 8300 ft. At Bryce Canyon N.P. and painted – orange hoodoo, pink hoodoo, who knew which hoodoo? heard in the background: Italian, German, French, Chinese – and Texan. All joking aside, this day presented us all with some of the most complex painting… Continue reading Bryce Canyon – they said "we don't paint there!" -(PAPA) – but we did.
Road trip through Nevada, Utah and Eastern Sierras
Jean, Eunice and Suzanne will spend the next week on the road. We are headed for Maynard Dixon Country in Southern Utah – we will check out the plein air gathering in Mount Carmel Junction (near Zion National Park) and attend some demos by plein air painters of note. Naturally, we will paint. Zion N.… Continue reading Road trip through Nevada, Utah and Eastern Sierras