After painting the view from the Rocky Point Restaurant, I thought I would try another scene from the same time and place. After we were seated on the deck and served our margaritas, I had taken another photo with my phone of Maureen and the view. I usually avoid trying to paint people, but this time I figured that all I've got to lose is a piece of paper. On the left side of the photo there was a big umbrella that blocked much of the view, so I remade that part of the scene. I think it turned out pretty good. Of course, it doesn't really look much like Maureen, but then I didn't expect it to. She said it makes her look prettier than she is, and I replied "that's nothing to complain about".
I looked through recent photos for something to paint, and came across one of some rocks and trees at Jessica's place near Placerville. Not much of special interest in the photo, but I like the patterns of light and shadow. With any visual art, sometimes just the lines and shapes are enough to make a scene interesting without any special features. I like the way this one turned out, and when I stopped by the Foothill Gallery in Hayward and was reminded that a few days later they would be taking entries for a new show, I chose this one to enter. Hopefully, it will be shown there July 17 - Sept. 11.
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