Articles by: JohnM

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Early Ending

Lucy the Art Bus, despite her efforts, faced too many engine issues to complete the trip. As an invaluable mobile art studio, she enabled great experiences, but her age caused the journey to end in Santa Rosa, California. The artist gained important insights for future plein air watercolor painting.

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California in Winter, 26" x 16" watercolor on paper in a frame with white and orange double matting.

California Winter

East of Fresno, California, numerous orange orchards feature trees trimmed flat on all sides, creating a unique landscape of tree cubes. In winter, the deep blue sky and snow-capped mountains enhance the scene, offering a fantastic view. The author illustrates this in a watercolor painting.

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Point Reyes Lighthouse, CA

Exploring the History and Beauty of Point Arena Lighthouse at Sunset

Lighthouses, with their picturesque ocean and cliffside settings, have long fascinated artists and historians. Though modern technology has replaced many traditional functions of lighthouses, they remain iconic symbols of maritime history. Painting these structures allows for creative freedom, adding elements from different eras to evoke nostalgia and timeless beauty.

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