Farmers Market #14

Farmers Market #14

8x6in oil on canvas $125,

Oh yes...it does rain during the summer in California.
Life goes on, but the market was not as busy as the
previous sunny weekend..
Fully loaded, this lady was waiting for her ride, but
could not place her bags on the ground.
When I asked if I could sketch her she told me
her hubby was on his way and she would be gone
any moment. Wrong. She was still there when I had
moved on...tapping her foot.
I would hate to be in his shoes when he finally made it!

Artist note.

We had two days where it rained a soaking drizzle.
It reminded me of the constant Manchester rain.
The market colors became quite different in this
type of light. This was a back-lit view without the warm sun
to highlight everything.
When the rain first started it cast a really blue/gray light,
but by the time I was at the market it turned a warm grey.
It was then I realized the sun would be coming out in a little
while. I have never noticed the subtle
differences in rainy skies before so I got quite excited.
Shows how long I have been in the dessert.
Our rain is usually the monsoon type with dark, dark skies.

Thanks for all the supportive comments on my watercolor
adventures. Classes started at the Guild on the first so it
has been a hectic time.
I will get back in the routines in no time.

What Are You Having, Fred?

What Are You Having, Fred?

8x6in oil on canvas board  100.

This was painted on the same patio as yesterday's blog image.
I had painted the empty table and then along came Fred and his
lady so I had to make major changes.
I know his name was Fred because I heard her call him that.
They are definitely visitors to the area because they sat on the sunny side
of the umbrella. We were all grabbing tables in the shade.

Artist Note.

I used a #6 bright, Silver Bristlon brush for most of this.
Carol Marine recommended this brush when I took her
(fabulous) workshop a few years ago. It produces a
square stroke. I used opposing strokes
to get the loose look. I did use a rigger to do the chairs.
Don't look too close at the chairs...they were little beggars to do.
The nameless lady had her purse on the chair so I painted
the back of the chair after I had done the purse.