MacArthur Ave Paint-over
There is something very satisfying about painting over your old work. The paint just goes down easier. You have the added confidence of knowing things can’t be worse than the first time around.
Cult Statue Sunset
Hanging with the cyclographicult hommies at the statue, aka James A. Garfield, in Golden Gate Park. Looking west towards a lovely late summer sunset over the conservatory of flowers lawn. Good times
From the Chapel
Another lunchtime painting. This is the view looking east from the Presidio Chapel on a foggy summer afternoon.
Graham Street Palms
I was painting in the Main Post of the Presidio at lunch today on Graham Street. It was a beautiful day here, with really nice light, and I couldn’t have asked for better conditions. The oils didn’t give me any trouble, The wind didn’t pick up like it usually does, I didn’t forget any supplies or drop the painting in the dirt, and the notifications on my phone said Trump was guilty on all all thirty four felony counts. It was a lovely afternoon.
Little Brick Building
I’m not sure what this little brick building off of McDowell Ave was, but I always thought it would make a great cafe or art studio. It was probably some military maintenance shed or electrical building. Anyways, I painted it after work today.
Lincoln Blvd Palm
Lunchtime painting in the Presidio once again.
Presidio Blvd Palms
I spent my lunch break today painting outside Cafe RX. It was a redo of a not-so-great oil sketch I did a few weeks ago. There’s something deeply satisfying about painting over your own work, especially when you see improvement. It’s not just a mental boost; physically, there’s a unique feel to painting over an already-painted canvas. Although, I’m not sure about the long-term stability of the piece since it seems to defy the ‘fat over lean’ rule.
Simonds Loop
Quick lunchtime painting on the hill above Lucasfilm, looking east.
I’ve been slacking on posting my paintings lately. Just moved into a new place and still haven’t gotten around to setting up my studio properly – no lights, no easel, not even blinds for the windows yet. So many things to do, but hey, at least I’ve been keeping busy with the paintbrush, even if I’m not sharing much online.
Above the Presidio golf course
There is a small glen between the corner of Compton Rd and Washington Blvd. It’s a bit overgrown with brambles, but on this occasion, the light was nice, and I was in a rush to paint. It served its purpose. Working on such a messy subject with a small panel is a challenge. I should try again but with a larger canvas.
Crissy Field Overlook
I was painting after work today, and usually, it’s super windy and cold over by the bridge as the fog rolls in. But not tonight; instead, it was lovely, calm, and warm. The quality of light was exceptional. As far as Presidio painting sessions go, these conditions were as good as it gets. I worked on this one for about an hour until I lost my light, then finished it up at home.
