Thursday, December 8, 2011

Point Lobos Trip

I've just returned from a few days in Carmel, California painting Point Lobos.

Sunday afternoon I was checking out the weather forecast and it looked like fabulous weather was headed for Carmel.  I fired off some emails, and in less than 12 hours I was down in Carmel.  Both Kim Lordier and Paul Kratter were nimble enough to swap their busy schedules around to meet me down there.

This iconic location is truly one of the most remarkable and beautiful locations, and such a joy to paint.


That's me painting with Paul Kratter


Painting with Kim Lordier


Pt Lobos, Standing Solo, 9x12, Pastel





Pt Lobos First Light, 9x12 Pastel


Pt Lobos Hidden Cove, 9x12, Pastel





Pt Lobos Last Light, 9x12, Pastel


It's just awesome having some friends who are flexible enough (and crazy enough) to make it on a trip like this. We had a great time, got lots of terrific work done, and kept kicking ourselves that we get to do this for a living. Sure beats working in the coal mines (where both my wife's grandfathers made their living).