1202. Eucalyptus Tree Final

My day 8 painting is 

“1202. Eucalyptus Tree Final”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

I went out to the same location where I started to paint “1201. Eucalyptus Tree” yesterday

” 1201. Eucalyptus Tree ” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

and I finish it.

“1202. Eucalyptus Tree Final” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I liked that the red undercoat on yesterday’s unfinished painting. I tried to keep its influence in the painting, and I like the results.

Someday I will use the red as an element of my paintings.

Today is an another uncomfortably hot day. From tomorrow sounds like the temperature will go down😊.

 Day 8 #stradaeasel

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1200. Watmaugh Rd.

Day 6 #stradaeasel

My day 6 painting is 

“1200. Watmaugh Rd. ”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

Today it would get hotter than yesterday, Yikes!!

When I awaked, already it was light.

Then sky get blue, clouds shown in sunrise light.

What beautiful, glorious clouds.

The light didn’t last long enough to paint🙁.

I liked the huge trees’ shade like an parasol where I parked and painted yesterday,

So I went to there, and painted the another view from that location.

After 10am, already it was getting very warm. A little breath of air helped me to finish my painting.😊

“1200. Watmaugh Rd. ” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

 Day 6 #stradaeasel

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1199. Aqua Colored House

Day 5 #stradaeasel

My day 5 painting is 

“1199. Aqua Colored House”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

Yesterday I went to take care of our Northcoast Artists Gallery and came back.

Round trip is about 6 hours.

This morning I knew it would be over 100 F° this afternoon.

I had to go early morning to paint.

I wakens a little late, and I went outside around 8:30am. I had to find the location for today’s painting, and a parking place in the shade.

I found a big tree has a lot of leaves like an umbrella. 

11am, even in a shade it was getting very warm.

“1199. Aqua Colored House” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

Day 5 #stradaeasel

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“1195. The Bridge at Watmaugh Rd ”

My day 2 painting of “Strada Easel, STRADA September Challenge 2022” is 

“1195. The Bridge at Watmaugh Rd ”

Oil painting on 6” x 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

It’s an old bridge at Watmaugh Rd. When I was painting this, somebody told me “ Hurry up to paint. They’re talking about tearing this bridge down.”

“1195. The Bridge at Watmaugh Rd ” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

I drive the road, it’s a very bumpy back road. 

I didn’t know it’s so busy until I painted this picture.

It was a sparkling sunny morning.

I was able to finish painting before it got hot😊

Day 2 #stradaeasel

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“1194. A Barn in our Neighborhood”

I joined “Strada Easel, STRADA September Challenge 2022”.

We have to paint or draw everyday.

My day 1 painting is 

“1194. A Barn in our Neighborhood”

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel 

By Mariko Irie

I set up my easel in the shade.

 Before I set it up, guinea hens were chattering. Peacocks visited.

And I saw two horses in front of this barn.

While I was working on this painting they all disappeared!!??

“1194. A Barn in our Neighborhood” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

It’s a peaceful place.

Day 1 #stradaeasel

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1185. Sparkling Morning 

“1185. Sparkling Morning  (at Seaside Beach) Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Seaside Beach, Mendocino Coast, CA. 

It’s a little North of Fort Bragg. The parking lot is along Highway 1 and the beach.

It was a fabulous morning, all was sparkling.

Walking in a fresh air is precious.

It makes my heart warm and body skip with joy.

Happy morning😊💞,

Mariko

1184. Love in the Sky

“1184. Love in the Sky” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Tolay Lake Regional Park CA.

It’s a 3434-acre property located in the hills southeast of Petaluma, between the Petaluma River and Sonoma Valley, for ecological and archaeological preservation, as well as public use and enjoyment.

At the entrance, there is a parking lot under trees picnic tables and a Farm Stand building.

Then big open field and sky.

Let’s go for a hike.

The park rangers in their uniform patrol on horses not by car. It makes me smile.

They are so kind and guide us.

I just read a book “ The Sense of Wonder” by Rachel Carson.

In the book, “ Take time to listen and talk about the voice of the earth.”

This place is great for that.

The last page of the book, “The lasting pleasure of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea, and sky and their amazing life.”

Have a fantastic life😊💞🌻🌈

1183. Strolling Leisurely at Big River Beach

“1183. Strolling Leisurely at Big River Beach” Oil painting by Mariko Iriehttp://www.mariko-irie.com/cowranch.html

This location is Mendocino CA, 

Hwy One before south entrance of Mendocino there is the bridge over Big River. This view is looking down from the bridge.

I heard a lot of philosophers, creators, writers stroll leisurely to get good ideas for their projects.

Walking stimulates our brain.

They say:

In fact, the mental health benefits of walking range from stress and anxiety management to clearing brain fog and boosting your ability to quickly solve problems. Walking is also linked to better sleep, a reduced risk of depression, and higher levels of happiness and self-esteem.

The beauty of nature offers great mental and physical health benefits. 

It’s wonderful opportunity, take it😊❤️🌈

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1177. Morning Energy

“1177. Morning Energy” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Mendocino Headlands CA.

I love to watch wave movements.

They sooth the mind and relax the body.

Watching them leads to a great meditation.

When we encounter this energy, the feeling will be light like a feather and the mood will be of joyful exuberance😊.

Try it to open your wonderful, happy and beautiful day🌈💞.

1176. Cypress Grove in Sunny Morning


“1176. Cypress Grove in Sunny Morning” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

Anger, irritation, anxiety, stress which may come from fatigue of the brain.

How to relax the brain?

This Cypress Grove in Mendocino is perfect spot for it.

Surrounded by cypress trees, can see the ocean between trees.

Inside is very quiet and isolated from the world.

Just sitting inside gazing at the ocean, feel the energy of trees while breathing deeply.

Emerge from there with smile😊.

What a soothing, clean feeling🌈💖