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I painted this early one
morning aboard the Conception, an 85 foot dive boat on which 30
adventurers / painters were exploring the Channel Islands National
Park. This morning was our second on Santa Barbara Island.
This was my third year aboard the Conception with David Gallup and a band of fun-loving artists and friends. It is always a wonderful time to explore a part of Southern California that relatively few people get a chance to visit. The Channel Islands are known as the "Galápagos of the North" because of the unique life forms found there. Actually, at one time there were ranches and people lived there. There was a time when entrepeneurs tried to establish resorts, etc. The only
resort that remains is Avalon on Catalina Island. Since the National
Parks Service took over, there has been an effort to remove non-native
plants and animals that were introduced to the islands through ranching
and other means. This has met with a variety of reactions. A book
written by T.C. Boyle called "When The Killing's Done" is an interesting
historical fiction account of this evolution.
On this trip we started out on Santa Barbara Island which is relatively small and much farther away from the city of Santa Barbara where we started out. We had a naturalist along with us who answer questions and eagerly led hikes around the various islands we visited. The day we landed on Santa Barbara was sunny warm, windy and beautiful.
Happily despite the rough ride due to the tropical storms down in Mexico, I didn't feel sea-sick (thanks to Bonine). I spent the day hiking and snorkeling and having a great time. I painted from the boat. Some people painted from kayaks and I had planned to do that as well.
There was much laughing and chatter at the end of the day. Singing and partying was what most people did, but I went to bed. I got up early the next morning and saw this beautiful dawn scene, which I tried to capture. I may still work on it... The clouds look too much like fingers to me... but they were beautiful.
Comment on or Share this Article >>This was my third year aboard the Conception with David Gallup and a band of fun-loving artists and friends. It is always a wonderful time to explore a part of Southern California that relatively few people get a chance to visit. The Channel Islands are known as the "Galápagos of the North" because of the unique life forms found there. Actually, at one time there were ranches and people lived there. There was a time when entrepeneurs tried to establish resorts, etc. The only
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| Kay painting from her kayak. Notice the easel she built! Conception in the background. |
On this trip we started out on Santa Barbara Island which is relatively small and much farther away from the city of Santa Barbara where we started out. We had a naturalist along with us who answer questions and eagerly led hikes around the various islands we visited. The day we landed on Santa Barbara was sunny warm, windy and beautiful.
Happily despite the rough ride due to the tropical storms down in Mexico, I didn't feel sea-sick (thanks to Bonine). I spent the day hiking and snorkeling and having a great time. I painted from the boat. Some people painted from kayaks and I had planned to do that as well.
There was much laughing and chatter at the end of the day. Singing and partying was what most people did, but I went to bed. I got up early the next morning and saw this beautiful dawn scene, which I tried to capture. I may still work on it... The clouds look too much like fingers to me... but they were beautiful.
I'm really trying to get my paintings
framed and ready for my show at Gale's Restaurant in Pasadena. It
opens next Saturday and there is just soooooooooooooo much still to do.
The reception will be on Sunday, September 30 from 4-6
I hope you can come!!
The reception will be on Sunday, September 30 from 4-6
I hope you can come!!
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One Lucky Artist at Gale's Restaurant
Event Dates: 9/22/2012 - 11/17/2012
Reception: 9/30/2012 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Gale's Restaurant
(626) 432-6705
452 South Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena CA 91105
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