Morning Moon over Catalina

Pastel, 12 x 16

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My mom and I woke at the crack of dawn to watch the full moon set over catalina.  We bundled up and took our coffee with us to walk the Summit trails and take in the beauty God has so richly blessed us with.  Catalina was just a faint silhouette midst the lavender hues.  

I love these adventures with my sweet mom.  Precious moments.

After the Storm

Pastel,  9 x 12

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Painting Los Rios...

Pastel,  9 x 12

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Plein air painted with my friend Janine yesterday in the Los Rios District, SJC.  

We found this historic structure that has a butterfly conservatory garden.  Monarchs were fluttering about on this warm late afternoon.  Interesting soft shadows and filtered light through the trees.

Laguna Breeze

Pastel 12 x 16

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Laguna Blues

Pastel 9 x 12

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I took my mom to Laguna for her 81st birthday last week.  We went to the Cottage for breakfast, then a walk through Heisler Park and a few galleries.  Hard to believe it's still winter here when we have days like this.  The water had so many shades of blue.