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Mission San Luis Rey (SD100-51)

San Diego 100 (#51) - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California Landscape Painting

4/22/2009 12:56:29 AM
by Keiko Tanabe - 4 Comments
Topics: California Landscapes | San Diego 100 Project | Sold Works 

The largest of all 21 California missions, Mission San Luis Rey was built in 1798 between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano.

Because of its stunning beauty and easy access, this is a popular place for plein-air painters in San Diego.  I made several paintings there, too.

Although many views of the exteriors and interiors were intriguing to paint, I was looking for something more than the timeless nature of this place.  Something that happens only once.  A unique moment to record.  That's when I saw this Hispanic couple walk out of the church.  "That's my story," I thought, and made this painting.


San Diego 100 (#51) - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold

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4 Responses to San Diego 100 (#51) - Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California Landscape Painting

The door is so attractive!Loved the colors and the couple in motion.How did you paint those lines on the floor?

Posted by Ramesh Jhawar · via web · 211 months ago

Hi Ramesh, thanks for your comment! I lifted colors off the moist wash to make those lines.  A rigger works well.

Posted by Keiko Tanabe · via web · 211 months ago

Your Painting is beautiful.
I was at the mission yesterday am, I dropped my daughter off at game then decided to try a plein air outside the Mission. I love your approach of," What is my Story". Thank you I will keep that in mind as I learn how to approach a painting.
cheers!

Posted by Kathleen Ossiander · via ktanabe.fineartstudioonline.com · 150 months ago

Hi Kathleen, thank you for visiting my blog. So sorry for my slow reply. I believe it's important that you tell your own story in every painting you make. This mission is a good place for plein-air painting, and I love going there. Happy painting!

Posted by Keiko Tanabe · via ktanabefineart.com · 150 months ago

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