I’ll share more of these tomorrow. I’ve finished this batch, and I’m in the mood to do some abstracts. Some collage maybe.
The storm came as promised. Roads were closed, and offices shut down. Here at home, it was
When the sun came up yesterday, Mingus was hiding in the mist.
It reappeared later.
They plowed our road today. But the cold means our view will remain white for a few more days at least. I’m going to enjoy every minute.
Watercolor postcards in progress. SMD
Texture Detail. SMD
Here are more of the gesso prepped postcards. I received a newsletter from the Desert Botanical gardens in Phoenix, and it put me in the mood to paint cacti. Warm thoughts on a chilly day. Mingus saw rain a few times. We had minuscule hail for about two minutes. :o/ Fingers crossed for rain showers tomorrow.
Looking out to Sea. SMD 2018
Watchful. SMD 2018
More to see from our quick trip to SoCal. It’s a chilly 35 degrees as I write. Making these photos a welcome respite. I’ve struggled for two days, attempting to share a coastal video with you. How do you do that? Ha ha. I’ve watched YouTube tutorials, uploaded a WordPress plugin, tried to save it as a GIF. And nothing worked. Ugh. More learning ahead!
Rocky Shore. SMD 2018
Toward the Children’s Pool. SMD 2018
Resting. SMD 2018
Birds in the Pool. SMD 2018
Remnants. SMD 2018
I spent time researching, to find out what this huge round cement structure is. My first guess was that it had to do with the military and war efforts. Well, that would be the historic version. It might just be some sort of drainage outlet, or something less refined. I did find good articles on the history of the military in and around San Diego. And there were many bunkers built in La Jolla. I just did not find evidence of this do-hickie.
Catching some rays. SMD 2018
Down to the Park. SMD 2018
Years ago, I worked in La Jolla for a short time. At the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I often would walk to the park at lunch. Awesome fringe benefit!
This trip I wasn’t able to walk to the end of the wall at the Children’s Pool. It was wet from the tide. A bummer, but water and an o2 machine, UH-UH. Fun to watch people reacting when they were surprised by a large wave though. I borrowed these images from Google, to share the experience with you. Surprised that they actually show this on the street view!
Wall 1, Google image.
Wall 2, Google image.
Wall 3, Google image.
Wall 4, Google image.
The Sea Lions are a natural attraction in La Jolla. This short video is more about them than the cove. The second video is longer, and shows seals sunning at the pool. Enjoy!