watercolor painting is very different from acrylic or oil painting because the pigment is placed and moved with the water more than the brush or knife
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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A campground and beach north of Santa Barbara feature ocean views and wildlife like dolphins. Noting the dramatic changes in light during “magic hour,” the writer captured the scene’s geological features with pencil, then painted with watercolors after. They enjoy exaggerating colors, particularly those enhancing interesting compositions.
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The early morning view from Mt Laguna is inspiring. Light bends at the horizon to create prismatic colors orange, green, and blue. The blue of the sky becomes deeper further up into the atmosphere. Having telescopes there makes sense because of the dark skies far from city lights. Mt Laguna is a favorite winter play spot for people from San Diego just an hour west by car. The altitude makes for colder nights and sometimes […]
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