May 13, 2008 To the Toy Store

6x8 pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Rain, rain and more rain makes for nice reflections.
Tomorrow I leave for a painting retreat in Pennsylvania. I am sure there is no Internet simply because there is no electricity or running water in the cabins! Beautiful scenery though. Therefore this will be the last post until after I return on Saturday.

April 29, 2008 The Party is Waiting

8x8 pastel and watercolor on wallis board sold
My favorite section of Connecticut Ave., this time I am looking the other way towards the Avalon Theater. I loved the little guy who seems to be racing toward a party at the Avalon.

April 22, 2008 Waiting at the Curb on Connecticut

8x10, pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Connecticut Avenue right near Bread and Chocolate and Child's Play, it's a happening corner. There is always a good umbrella or a running pedestrian. Check out Childe Hassam's amazing rain landscapes, they are inspiring!

April 21, 2008 Violet Reflections on Connecticut Avenue

7 1/2 x9 pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Standing on Connecticut Ave in the rain is a challenge, especially when you are using pastel and watercolor, both incompatible to rain. So I finally decided to take the picture and go back to the studio. Anyone out there have any outdoor rain tricks to share? I am really starting to like the watercolor underneath. What do you think?