Red Rocks of Black Star Canyon

Pastel, 12 x 9

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Painted plein air last Saturday morning with a wonderful group of artists.

We trekked into Black Star Canyon known for it's beautiful red rock formations. 

Under the Old Oak

Pastel,  16 x 8

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Last fall, my mom and I spent a few days in Ojai.  One morning we set out for an early drive to Solvang.  Lots of old oaks and farmlands along the way with an occasional morning grazer taking a rest under a tree.

Poppies and Hollyhocks...

Pastel 12 x 9

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I met my friend Janine at the mission to paint plein air the other morning.

We walked around the first hour amazed at all the color this time of year.  Such a beautiful morning.

We were both drawn to this charming old flower cart naturally framed by poppies and hollyhocks.