Garland Park is the perfect place to paint near Carmel when the coastal fog is thick as cotton. The park is only 8 miles from the ocean, covered in trails, dotted with ancient trees and clear skies. The Carmel River flows year round along the edge of the park, headed to the ocean. I talked to a ranger about the safety of painting alone and he told me it was perfectly safe in the park. You wouldn't think that painting alone could be a problem but I have had a few of close calls, one mountain lion, the others human. When I am involved painting a space ship could land next to me and I wouldn't notice. Well, maybe but you get the idea.
Oil on Linen, 16" X 20"
2 comments:
You made me laugh, Laura. I so totally know what you're talking about.
I am always surprised at myself because any time anyone says something to me when I'm busy painting I have a startle reaction... I never even realize they'd been standing there until they say something.
I guess it's because we're enjoying what we're doing so much, huh??
Yes! One time painting under the Pasadena Bridge I started with about 20 cars around me. A couple of hours later I looked around and all the cars were gone. I don't remember one car leaving. That was the day I learned to be much more aware of my surroundings. It's so hard when you are in a piece.
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