Friday, April 6, 2007

Batiquitos lagoon



The results of my half-day plein-air outing to Batiquos lagoon, near Carlsbad, CA.

I decided to use acrylics and make several quick studies (two smaller images) before tackling a finished painting (top)... I was able to work out the kinks in my rig (I retrofitted an old camera tripod and devised a clamping system for the panels/canvas) and get warmed up myself. Then, a race to sunset! (I lost the light on the larger piece about half-way through... but had blocked in enough that I could finish). And breaking down my rig, I noticed that the mosquitos had come out.

I'll have to return now that I've scoped out this location - lots of interesting vistas - and more mosquitos to feed.

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