China Camp Beach, San Rafael, CA - June 28, 2009

China Camp Beach Shack (9"x12" pastel) - Artist Janice L-H
(photo by G. DeDios)
This image was shown at Antioch Lynn House Gallery
(Antioch Historical Assoc. Annual Local Artists Show, Nov-Dec 2009)

Late last June I joined the both North Bay Plein Air Painters and the Benicia "Da Group" Plein Air Painters at China Camp State Park. I tried to capture the eucalyptus trees in a watercolor but it was beyond my capabilities in the heat of the day. I switched to pastels and was able to complete a couple of sketches from where we sat.

It was VERY hot that day and we were glad for the BBQ Picnic and Critique later in the afternoon. Definitely have to go back to this location!

China Beach Boat Pier (9" x12" pastel)

From North Bay Plein Air Painters Blog:
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
China Camp

Inaugural Post

Pine Ridge Winery, Yountville (watercolor & pastel)

A blog of my own - This is a new concept for me so it will take a little time to come up to speed.

Definitely more to come. I'm hoping to keep track of my plein air wanderings and sketchbook musings. I'll include news about painting groups I have gone out with and some of the adventures we had along the way. Welcome aboard!

View Toward Luco Slough (watercolor & pastel)