Refined “Into the Wild “

 

      Into the Wild 21 x 21 watercolor on paper

I added some color on the left shape and some darks on the lower right. I felt the lower right shape had so much contrast it led your eye out of the painting.

Plein air painting: Palm Coast

 

          A vibrant interpretation of two subjects I've been exploring here in Southern California: Palm Trees and the Pacific Ocean. 11x 14   plein air watercolor.

"Palm Coast"

Torrey Pines Greens

 Torrey Pines Greens 9 x 12 Plein air watercolor

Here’s the earlier stage:

I simplified the shapes on the slope because I thought they were too similar in size and shape.

Whispering Palms

 Whispering Palms 5x7 . Watercolor is perfect for capturing a misty sunset.