Category Archives: art

Picture a Day #352 – Movie Night

Posted on December 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Last night I went to the movies with my oldest daughter. We drove across town to a tiny theatre which has been divided in two, but the size of the cinema made no difference. The movie we enjoyed transported us to another … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #339 – Coyotes and Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2012 by joanienaz

We have been visited the past month by a steady parade of stormy weather. After the dry conditions earlier this year in California, the rain is welcome, but can lead to a cooped-up feeling. We were surprised today by a pair … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #308 – A Message in the Forest

Posted on November 11, 2012 by joanienaz

On our recent trip to Colorado, we spent a day exploring on the San Juan National Forest north of Mancos, in the southwestern part of the state. We took a short hike, and then visited a fire lookout that is … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #297 – Halloween Visitor

Posted on October 31, 2012 by joanienaz

This horseman lost his head over the Halloween celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

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Picture a Day #296 – My Completed Watercolor Arch

Posted on October 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Not exactly red rock, but this arch is inspired by the marvelous formations of southeastern Utah. I added some details to yesterday’s work, using Alizarin Crimson along with my other hues, and I am finished. Now I think I’ll try something brighter.

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Picture a Day #295 – A Southwestern Watercolor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by joanienaz

My recent trip across the southwestern US motivated me to try a watercolor landscape of the red rock country of southeastern Utah. This particular project was inspired by Landscape Arch in Arches National Park. I hope to capture the feeling that you can … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #293 – Neighborhood Giants Fan

Posted on October 27, 2012 by joanienaz

Giants fans are everywhere! Here is some driveway art from my neighborhood.

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Picture a Day #290 – A Shoe Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by joanienaz

One of the highlights of our recent road trip was this “shoe tree” just west of Hinckley, Utah, on Highway 50.  It is quite a landmark. We passed it on our way east, and stopped to take a photo on the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #268-Evening Light Watercolor Painting

Posted on September 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the beginning of my painting that was inspired by the evening light in the trees behind the cabin where I live. I posted a photo of this area recently. Then I took my new portable easel and watercolor … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #265 – In the Night Oaks

Posted on September 27, 2012 by joanienaz

When I was younger, I was obsessed with drawing trees. In honor of my youthful hobby, and the fact that I am surrounded by an oak woodland, I have embarked on a new project. I spent the last couple of … Continue reading →

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