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| "Santa Rosa Rocks" -- 8x8 Oil on linen |
Perched
high on a steep rock, I tried to keep my balance while enjoying my time
with adventurous friends on the Island of Santa Rosa in the Channel
Islands National Park. The rock formations were unusual and beautiful
even on this overcast morning.
Happily, I completed my plein air sketch without falling or slipping down the side of the rock!
Happily, I completed my plein air sketch without falling or slipping down the side of the rock!
On the third day of our trip, we arrived
at Santa Rosa Island. From the painting you can tell that the skies
were overcast. We had been on the island during the trip last year and
had hiked up to the top through the torrey pine forest. This time,
however, our anchorage was on a different part of the island and the
most striking feature were the wonder wind and water shaped sedimentary
rocks that edged the coast.
We hopped into the rubber dingy and the crew motored us the the beach where we had to jump out at just the right time to try to stay as dry as possible between wave surges. This would normally not have been too much trouble, but since we were all carrying our paint gear, it was a bit more difficult.
We hopped into the rubber dingy and the crew motored us the the beach where we had to jump out at just the right time to try to stay as dry as possible between wave surges. This would normally not have been too much trouble, but since we were all carrying our paint gear, it was a bit more difficult.
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