Hassett Lane
Post coffee painting this time out on the west side of Alexander Valley on Hassett Ln looking west. Vinwood cellars on the far left of frame and Francis Ford Coppola Winery mid right. 1.5hr color study
Lazy Porch View
Didn’t want to go out but still wanted to paint. Made it as far as a lawn chair on the porch. 1.5hr color sketch. Looking west over Alexander Valley
Looking West, Again
Had another go painting the view towards Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Went a bit earlier and got lucky as the wind was more manageable.
Looking West
Road the four wheeler up the hill and painted the view looking west towards Francis Ford Coppola winery. Once again, it got really windy. At this point I can’t remember what it’s like to paint when it’s calm. I struggled with the paint today butI like this view, I think I’ll try it again tomorrow.
River Road
Road my bike over to the river to get some painting time in. Didn’t put much thought into it and put down this really blah composition, then wasted the next hour trying to make it work. Back home I wasted more time trying to fix it. I guess parts of the tree are ok. At least I got some practice in. Better luck tomorrow.
Windy Vineyards
Huddled behind my car for shelter, I still had to hang on to my painting with one hand just to keep it from being blown away. Looking south by the drainage ditch behind my Uncle Jims house. 1.5hr
Black Sunglasses
Got my covid shot yesterday so today I was mess. Felt like I had a really bad hangover, couldn’t think straight. By the end of the day I was feeling a little better so I though I would have a go at a vineyard painting. Totally forgot I was wearing sunglasses and didn’t realize my mistake till twilight had past. 1hr
Looking back
Before dinner I rode the four wheeler over to the lookout and painted the view back towards the Sheehy and Miller plots. Classic late Sonoma summer weather. It was hot, windy and dry as a bone up on the ridge. Too bad it’s only May. Well, Its looks like it’s going to be one hell of a long fire season. 1.5hr
Dam it
Had a nice Mother’s Day with mom but I was late out the door again and didn’t have much time to paint. The sun had already set so I ran up behind the house, set up as fast as I could and painted the dam. The wind was really blowing tonight, my panel was nearly ripped from the easel. Another 40min color study.
Dwindling light
Found my motivation way too late. After dragging my heals I finally made it out the door only to realize my light was gone. I quickly set up in the gravel driveway and slopped some paint onto a panel just to have a go at it. Had about 40mins to paint before I couldn’t see anymore. Cleaning up in the dark is a pain.
