| Sittin' In The Shade © Marian Fortunati 18" x 14" Oil on RayMar Canvas Panel |
I kept reminiscing about the idyllic time I had when I visited the north campus of the University Of California at Santa Barbara last month. So, because I paint every day, and because I can't go outside to paint every day for one reason or another, I sometimes rely on photos and memories. I had completed a 12" x 16" plein air painting while on site, (Still Water Reflections), but the area begged for more "exposure". This painting, "Sittin' In The Shade", is the result.
There is a shady spot north of the University of California - Santa Barbara campus called Devereaux Slough. In the grass under a beautiful old eucalyptus tree is a sign that reads that parking is only allowed for bird watchers and painters. Obviously, many painters have found their muse there ... I felt honored to be sitting there in the shade. It was a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the egrets and cormorants and herons that populated the slough. A spectacular view was there for everyone's enjoyment.
When I visited the wonderful Gold Medal Show of the California Art Club I saw two wonderful paintings inspired by this same area. One was created by Paul Panossian and another (which won an award) was painted by Marcia Burtt.
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