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Different Light and Colors of Florida

3/17/2015 1:44:49 PM

  If you come from elsewhere, as soon as you arrive, you will notice the light is quite different in southwest Florida.  It's more bright and intense than most places as if it would want to expose everything under the sun.  Also, the air feels a little more damp than what I am used to in California, and that, together with the strong sunlight, brings out pure colors from everything I see.   Last week, blessed with the good weather, I had opportunities to go out painting en plein air in and around Naples, Florida.  I tell people that I am more of a [...]

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Painting in Mexico

3/6/2015 11:51:45 PM

  It was exactly a year ago when I was in Mexico City to conduct a plein-air workshop for a group of Mexican painters.  Little did I know then that I might be back one year later.  Yes, it was great to have another opportunity to visit Mexico's vibrant capital city at the end of last month.   During my brief stay there I attempted a few on-site sketches but the main purpose of the visit was to attend the opening of the First Mexico City International Watercolor Exhibition, which was organized by the International Watercolor Society – Mexico.  Since I had the honor [...]

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