This painting is 9 x 12 inches
oil on linen panel
It was a plein air oil painting painted outdoors, overlooking
San Mateo Creek, San Clemente, California, right next to Camp Pendleton, the US Marine Base.
You can see the ocean in the distance. The surfing beach is named Trestles because of the railroad trestles that run along one side of it.
See more of my seascapes here
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This painting was exhibited in San Clemente in the annual Plein Air competition, 2010
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Monday, March 7, 2011
San Mateo Creek San Clemente Plein Air Oil Painting
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pasadena Colorado Street Bridge Arroyo Seco Painting - by California impressionist Karen Winters
Arroyo Panorama
12 x 24 inches
oil on canvas
Last week I had the pleasure of painting this panorama of the Arroyo Seco from a vantage point high above the canyon. I wanted the late afternoon look, so I had to work fast. As it turned out, I left the painting of the sky and foreground for later, concentrating on the trees, grasses, mountains and architecture as the sun relentlessly continued its course. It's an interesting time of year. Not all of the deciduous trees have leaves yet - but the grass is thick and abundant, and bright yellow green. In a few months the vivid green will turn straw brown and there will be a solid canopy of leafy trees below. Every season brings its own beauties to enjoy. I'm guessing that I could look at a plein air painting of an early California impressionist and pretty well guess the month it was painted if I knew the location.
My husband shot a little bit of video as I painted, which I've included here:
I've spoken to several people recently about painting the view from a favorite spot of theirs - their back yard, a favorite camping spot, and other locations. I am happy to do plein air paintings on commission and welcome your inquiry. Write karen@karenwinters.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009
California Plein Air Oil Painting - Temecula Vineyard - Falkner Winery
"A Very Good Year"
8 x 10 oil on linen panel
by California plein air impressionist Karen Winters
Plein air California impressionist oil painting painted on location in Temecula California in November 2009. Golden afternoon light touches the vines which were turning fall colors. Not far away, down in the vineyard, a wedding was taking place. What a beautiful setting for romance. I hope to paint a scene like that soon.
More about this painting at My primary art blog
California vineyard - plein air landscape oil painting - Karen Winters
9 x 12 oil on linen panel
Vineyard Afternoon
SOLD
Another in my series of three plein air paintings I painted recently at a winery in Temecula, California at an invitational event.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Plein Air California Landscape - Garden Path - Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden - Claremont
Garden Path - Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting
Originally uploaded by kwint
11 x 14 oil on canvas
A garden path at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden in Claremont, California. I painted this while i was doing an art show there - something to keep me busy and out of trouble!
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
California Plein Air Cityscape Oil Painting - Chinatown, Los Angeles
Chinatown Oil Painting - Plein Air California Impressionist Cityscape by Karen Winters
Originally uploaded by kwint
11x 14
oil on canvas on panel
Chinatown Afternoon
SOLD
Dozens and dozens of painters gathered in Los Angeles' Chinatown on March 7 as part of a special event of the California Art Club.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
California Mission Garden Landscape Oil Painting - by Descanso Gardens featured artist, Karen Winters
California Mission Garden Oil Painting Landscape - Descanso Gardens Fountain
Originally uploaded by kwint
11 x 14 oil on canvas
Painted en plein air (from life on location)
at Descanso Gardens, in the mission garden in the Rosarium.
Feb. 2, 2009 from 1:30 to 3:30
More about this painting here.
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