5th Avenue Coffee Co.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

After the failed black and white attempt I visited a few more galleries to get my juices flowing again. On the way back to my car I spotted another peaceful scene, this time with umbrellas (one of my favorite shapes) and figures both seated and strolling.  When I went to take a photo I discovered the battery in my camera was dead (note to buy spare) so I had to sketch it without the safety net.  Luckily I took many photos earlier of strollers, window shoppers, diners, etc.  in case the sketch needs polishing.  I found a comfortable shady spot and got out my watercolors.  Many people came by to see what I was doing and I received many compliments during the process.  I was very pleased with the outcome of the sketch, especially some of the abstract touches that I believe were a direct result of my having seen the work of many wonderful abstract landscape artists in a gallery called Native Visions.  Mission accomplished, I stopped for a slice of pizza and a diet coke before heading home to Bruno.  

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