We have had a most unusual occurence here in the cool northwest. We had a week of 100 degree plus temperature. With fans blowing on us, we survived. Our house does stay relatively cool because of thick insulation and triple glazed windows--which keeps heat out, but, we are finding them not repairable when the spring mechanism (that keeps the window up) is broken.
But, it was cool enough for my intrepid band of painters to come here on Tuesday for their class, and again on Thursday for the "all paint together" session.
I have started a painting of land iguanas, three of them, eating prickly pears and generally looking iguana-ish. Some of them are wonderfully colorful. After this I want to do a large tortoise as found in the Galapagos. He (or she) has a wonderful expression which I want to capture. An article in the Christian Science Monitor, with pictures, whetted my interest in the Galapagos. I usually don't know where my next painting subject will come. Makes things interesting. I expect that I will return to painting the Northwest soon, though. There is so very much beauty here. Allene
About Me
- A Soshea
- I take great pleasure in creating my paintings. My greatest joy is in painting with watercolor. I paint in other media, but I especially relate to the flow, luminosity and transparency found in watercolor. I have received my art education at Canáda College and at California College of Arts and Crafts, both located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have also studied with many nationally renowned watercolorists. I have participated in many gallery shows throughout the country and have both private and corporate collectors. While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I received the Grumbacher Gold Medal from the Society of Western Artists. I also work in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Please view my website and contact me if you would like to purchase one of my paintings or discuss a project.
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