Friday, December 23, 2011

Sea Arch - A Plein Air View off the Coast of Santa Cruz Island



Sea Arch
© Marian Fortunati
10"x8" Oil On RayMar Panel


 
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Twenty-seven painters and adventurers were aboard the Conception last September.   Each of us was having a wonderful experience that I doubt any of us will forget.

We pulled up to the beautiful Arch Rock off of Santa Cruz Island.   It is an absolutely GORGEOUS area!   Last year after returning from the Channel Islands trip, I painted a nice large painting of Arch Rock which I titled



   
   Photo of critique session courtesy of
Dorene White

This time when I arrived at Arch Rock, I decided to paint the arch NEXT to Arch Rock.   Most of the other painters did lovely paintings of Arch Rock.

On the way home, David Gallup, who was leading this adventure, took some time and critiqued most of our work.   I enjoyed hearing about how my work and that of others can be made better.   This 9x12 inch plein air was one of David Gallup's favorites during our critique session.  He liked the composition.  I guess we all have our favorites among our own work but we sure can learn from other's opinions too.

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Art with Liz said...

What superb colours! Wonderful. And enjoy your Festive Season.

conservativelybohemian said...

Beautiful work, Marian! I love seeing all the paintings on the table too. It sure looks like a lot of beautiful work from my angle. Hoping you and your family have an awesome Christmas and wonderful new year!

Marian Fortunati said...

Hi Liz!! Merry Christmas to you!! Tyler had been tracking Santa on NORAD and he passed your way a long time ago!

Marian Fortunati said...

Hi Sherry!! I'll bet you are having a wonderful time with your family today.
I know I am... Right now I'm waiting for my daughter and son-in-law to bring my dad over for our Christmas breakfast!!

mary maxam said...

Sea Arch is another show piece! Great catching up with your latest.

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