Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Blackhawk Cascades


"Blackhawk Cascades", acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12", © Nancy Roberts
A few weeks ago I painted at Blackhawk Plaza during the Alamo Danville Artists' Society's annual Primavera event as one of the featured plein air artists. This upscale mall in Danville, California has a beautifully-landscaped creek running through its central open space, splashing and gurgling its way down a series of terraced levels. The place is alive with ducks and kids playing with ducks.  It was a fun day!

For anyone who's interested, here are some shots of my painting in progress.  I finished it a few days later at home in the studio. (Sold)






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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 8, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    What a lovely painting and great write up and the mini how to lesson. Really love your style, looks like fun as I am a more detail focused painter. I have been too busy to paint....I know a little something every day! I am getting ready to set up my case at the Alameda County Fair all weekend. Collections and Hobby Division. Will share pics soon.After the fair set up I am free over the summer to get back to painting. Thanks again for participating!

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  2. EloineJune 8, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    I really love how you added the people in the background to really hold it all together and I enjoyed the photos of your process.

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    1. Nancy Roberts StudioJune 8, 2016 at 12:19 PM

      Thanks, Eloine! I like including people when I can, for scale and to help communicate the lively feeling of a place. People were really enjoying this pretty, park-like setting that day. Glad you like it!

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  3. Kaethe BealerJune 9, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Really nice Nancy! What a treat to see your work in progress! So envious of your skills!! Congrats for being a "star" artist!

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