Although I wasn’t there last week, it’s my understanding that people do want a Day 2 at Tlaquepaque. Hopefully, you’ll all show up at 8 am even though it’s the 4th of July! You’ll find the photo of THE Fountain that is the meet up spot under directions on the right.
So, since I wasn’t there, I only have photos that were provided to me, and Chris was kind enough to organize the group photos and send them along to me. I will share them with you, but I do have a couple of things to share with you first. There is more than one, so you have to keep reading! And before you get to the days paintings, I’ll have one more fun thing to share with you.
Our Christine (NOT Chris who sent the photos) does a monthly newsletter that includes, among other things, a recent painting that in most instances is in some competition, won an award or featured in a magazine. This months issue actually contains 2 of the 3. I’m going to share with you the 3rd
“Many of you are making road trips this summer. The current issue, June /July of PleinAir magazine has an article about "Hitting the Road", which features one of my paintings , which is above. I had fun painting the vintage beauty. And, I found the perfect frame for it, which echoes the triangular shapes throughout the composition. This is a 1959 chevy Impala, which resides at the Wig Wam hotel, along historic Rte. 66 in Holbrook, Arizona . The oil is 16x20, and is available. If interested, just send along an e-mail , christine@christinedebrosky.com”. Oh if you want to receive her Newsletter, you can contact her too. |
Pretty impressive and what a great painting!!! Congratulations Christine!
Ok, for my little story. Yesterday as we walked the path along the beach, we saw all the usual. People walking and running, riding bikes with surfboards attached, running with surfboards. The hundreds of kids gathered for the “Junior Lifeguard” training program (not exaggerating on that number, after all Huntington Beach is “Surf City” and if you were wondering, the answer is NO, I don’t ), people walking dogs, etc. Well, this one Golden was walking along on his leash just smiling away with his owner, a guy in his 20’s. Now you know all the vests they have for pets designating they are some form of support. Well this one was wearing a vest a rather unique one, it said “Best Friend”. Now, doesn’t that just make you want to smile too. I know it did me.
Alright, so here’s the “fun thing” I have to share with you. Remember Don Juan? You know, very handsome fellow that was caught playing with a big ball? Well, here he is again with thanks to Art, Suzie’s husband. Don Juan taught himself how to do this, and I mean he really taught this to himself, a new pastime.
Isn’t he great! Thanks for sharing Art, I know everyone enjoyed seeing this!
Ok, on to what those of you did this past week. Oh wait, first I have to mention that we have another “New Girl” who joined the group. Her name is Cynde and she found us through Chris who met her at the Plein Air Convention recently in Colorado. Hi Cynde and welcome!!
So, here is the gallery shot from last week, once again with thanks to Chris.
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| A lot of great paintings!!! |
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| (L to R) Chris, Bob, Carolyn, Lisa, Tecla, LeAnne, Sandy, Betty, Cathy, and “New Girl” Cynde |
Well, looks like I missed a good one, but I was with you in spirit, hope to see you next week at Tlaquepaque!
Cecilia