On my first day back at trying to be fully human, I resumed detailing this piece. This Mineral King painting was a big challenge on many levels, and I am now quite happy with it.
Feeling accomplished, I chose the next painting to work on, thinking it would be a piece of cake. This is a scene I have admired for decades and photographed it many times. It often looks great when I am driving back to Three Rivers (it doesn’t show on the way down the hill unless I do the Linda Blair head-twist, and no, I didn’t see the movie) There is no turnout, so it gets shot through the windshield. Very few of the photos are worthy, so it will require lots of ad libbing.
With a good start on my first 8×16, I started the next one, also a drive-by shot, that will also require some ad libbing.
I know that I might have more paintings of orange groves with mountains than there will be interested parties. But then again, maybe not. Guessing, speculating, and winging it are all part of the business of art. Apparently, so is ad-libbing. In ArtSpeak, it is called “artistic license”.
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I can’t think of where that double-hill scene is. And no, I’ve never seen the movie, either. Ew. I’ll have to pay attention next month on my way up. Usually by then I’ve already driven 4-5 hours and am ready to be at the cabin already!
I would think the Valley folks would like the orange grove scenes, but I’m not any kind of expert at marketing, so . . . .
P.S. You usually are very good about replying to comments, but I’ve left a few over the last week or so, but haven’t received any reply. And yes, I’ve confirmed receiving new comments. Is something stuck in the pipeline again? Could you at least “ack” this comment with a comment? ACK!
Sharon, pay attention on Highway 198 right around Mehrten Drive, which is a mile or so after the Yokohl curve.
The cabin’s below Timber Gap is one of my favorites…. But then I am partial to the foothills, ?
That flu takes the wind out of your sails- Mike and I had it at the same time with a new puppy, it wasn’t pretty on so many levels! I learned I take feeling good for granted. Hope my thankful phase lasts.
Anne, what terrible timing for both you and Mike to get the Bad Bug. Glad you survived, and I know what you mean about taking good health for granted. We assume we will feel good because we DESERVE to feel good! Sigh.
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