1203. Cow Ranch

Day 9 #stradaeasel

My day 9 painting is 

“1203. Cow Ranch”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

It was cool this morning.

During painting it was overcast weather.

This location is at Watmaugh Rd., Sonoma CA, east side of Hwy12.

Traffic is very different from west side. 

It’s so peaceful.

There were cows, they move slow but still moving constantly.

Someday I have to study how to paint cow from life.

A blue bird visited me😊.

“1203. Cow Ranch” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

 Day 9 #stradaeasel

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1192. Vibrant Summer Morning

1192. Vibrant Summer Morning

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel

By Mariko Irie

“1192. Vibrant Summer Morning” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I stayed at the water tower at the 1900 Apple farm in the last winter when these flowers were not blooming.

Voila! In summer flowers blossomed, apples were getting tasty, and the out door table was very inviting to have a happy chat.

This lady is the owner of the 5 acre apple orchard, a film maker, Yoga teacher and more. She is a very sweet, elegant, cheerful, active person.

Right before flying to Africa for her filming, she harvested a lot of plums to make jam, dry and freeze to preserve. She said “These are X’mas gifts for friends.”

She has amazing energy 😊❤️

More information of this painting, please visit http://www.mariko-irie.com/vibrantsummermorning.html

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1187. Evening Symphony

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel

By Mariko Irie

“1187. Evening Symphony” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Mendocino Coast, Fort Bragg, CA.

It was on a way home, I saw this beautiful light, clouds, waves.

I stared at this view, as if a symphony of color and light movement.

More information, please visit http://www.mariko-irie.com/eveningsymphony.html

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1225. A Trail to Explore

Day 30 #stradaeasel

My day 30 painting is 

“1225. A Trail to Explore“

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel

By Mariko Irie

This location is Napa-Sonoma Marshes, Ramal Rd.CA.

Same place as the previous three days.

I love the scenery and the quietude. 

This trail is open to public. I haven’t gone farther than where I painted even though I love to hike.

“1225. A Trail to Explore“ Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I completed The Stradaeasel 30 Day Challenge😊🎈.

It was a quiet journey.

I’ve become more confident painting outside.

And I discovered I’m happier to paint out than in studio.

Thank you for supporting me🙏.

My painting journey continues, please stay tuned😊💞.

Day 30 #stradaeasel

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1224. Eucalyptus Tree at the Marsh

Day 29 #stradaeasel

My day 29 painting is 

“1224. Eucalyptus Tree at the Marsh “

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel

By Mariko Irie

This location is Napa-Sonoma Marshes, CA.

Same place as yesterday, it’s a different angle.

“1224. Eucalyptus Tree at the Marsh “ Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I was in the shade of eucalyptus trees while painting. When I finished painting I stepped out from the shade into the heat.

I was so lucky to be cool while I was painting.

It was beautiful, sunny, not windy, with birds’ singing, a perfect day for plein air painting again.

Day 29 #stradaeasel

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