1202. Eucalyptus Tree Final

Posted on September 8, 2022 by mariko

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

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.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by mariko

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

Posted on September 6, 2022 by mariko

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 ”

Posted on September 4, 2022 by mariko

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.”

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”

Posted on September 4, 2022 by mariko

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

Posted on August 16, 2022 by mariko

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

Posted on August 15, 2022 by mariko

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

Posted on July 31, 2022 by mariko

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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1178. Farm Stand at Tolay Lake

Posted on July 19, 2022 by mariko

This location is Tolay Lake Regional Park, a unique 3434-acre property located in the hills southeast of Petaluma, between the Petaluma River and Sonoma Valley.

I joined a paint out group, “Ready, Set, Sketch!” in Sonoma County and went to paint with them. They are happy painters.

Wikipedia:

Dating to at least 4,000 years, habitation of the original Tolay Lake perimeter occurred on a seasonal basis by the Coast Miwok, Pomo and other native Californians. It is known that this has been a regional gathering place for diverse tribes, probably associated with the beliefs that healing powers were derived from this lake.

These archaeological findings received such widespread attention that the lake was at one time alternatively known as Charmstone Lake.

I didn’t have any of this knowledge.

In 3 hours, I had to find a place and paint.

There were so many to choose from; finally I set up my easel. I just painted, painted, painted until finished.

After I looked at my painting, my brush strokes were flying as though dancing 😊💞

It’s very beautiful place to be💖

1177. Morning Energy

Posted on July 18, 2022 by mariko

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🌈💞.