Day 24 #stradaeasel

My day 24 painting is 

“1219. Resting Spot”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

We wanted to go to cycling and I wanted to paint as well.

Kris offered to carry all my painting gear to where I wanted to paint.

This location is Duhig Road, Napa, CA.

I wanted to paint there the other day, but it was not a comfortable space to park my car.

For a bicycle, no problem.

This is a spot where we take a break from our regular weekend ride and traditionally have a chocolate 😊.

I could paint in nice cool shade and fresh air.

It was a wonderful day😊❤️.

Day 24 #stradaeasel

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Day 21 #stradaeasel

My day 21 painting is 

“1216. Barn on Hill”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

This location is Stage Gulch Rd. / Hwy 116.

The view is very peaceful, I love it.

But it’s a very busy road, meaning very noisy.

Now it’s a wine grape harvest time. Huge tracks rattle past leaving the aroma of wine. 

When I was wrapping up, three horses appeared on the hill and a Great Egret down the hill.

It was good weather for painting out; I was a happy painter again.😊❤️

Day 21 #stradaeasel

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Day 20 #stradaeasel

My day 20 painting is 

“1215. Nice Cycling Day”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

This location is Ramal Rd. in Sonoma CA.

During painting, several cyclists passed by.

It was not hot, nor cold, not windy, it was just right for painting out and cycling.

Day 20 #stradaeasel

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Day 19 #stradaeasel

My day19 painting is 

“1214. Amazing Clouds after Rainy Day”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

Yesterday we had good rain. 

The air felt and smelled very fresh in this morning.

I went to Ramal Rd. again.

Wow, the clouds were so beautiful. 

I was so happy to be out to paint.😊❤️

Day 19 #stradaeasel

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Day 16 #stradaeasel

My day 16 painting is 

“1210. Vineyard on Hill at Ramal Rd. ”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

I went to Ramal Road again.

I wanted to paint a vineyard on a hill.

I found it with a good parking spot to paint from.

This morning I checked weather.com.

In the morning under 66F°. 

I thought I was fine to face the sun with no shade.

I was wrong, it got hot. Luckily I was wearing a big hat so my face was OK.

Though another nice day to be outside😊

Day 16 #stradaeasel

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Yesterday on a way to Lovall Valley Loop, we passed this location.

It’s on Patten Street in Sonoma CA.

The street is very wide, parking lane, bicycle lane and car lane.

It’s not busy at all.

There are one historic mansion with several historic adjacent buildings in beautiful manicured surrounding gardens.

This estate was built in 1870.

Day 12 #stradaeasel

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Day 10 #stradaeasel

My day 10 painting is 

“1204. Morning Sun”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

When the sun rose, it was red.

I believe a lot of fire is going on in California that is why the sun was red.

For while the sun didn’t come out from the clouds and haze.

Then it came out; it was not red at all and so beautiful with the clouds.

I decided to paint the scene from our yard.

 Day 10 #stradaeasel

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