Chinatown

China Town

China Town in Los Angeles. I did this watercolor sketch while my daughter, Kenturah was exhibiting at the SmokShop. You can see this building in the distance in the Google map view (see 'Location' below).

Wet Media or Digital, Who's Numero Uno?

I did this painting (above) on my iPhone using the Layers app. I look at this two and a half years later and wonder why artists torture themselves creating on such a small device. I'm joking. I've seen some beautiful artwork created on mobile devices that rival work done on large canvases. I still enjoy doing digital paintings, but it doesn't appear it will bump wet media out of numero uno in my studio.

Several days ago, I stepped outside and did the same scene in traditional watercolor on paper. I'm curious. Which do you prefer?

Pasadena City Hall North

Pasadena City Hall

Pasadena City Hall was built in 1927. The design was influenced by the Renaissance style of Italian architect Andre Palladio. The building was vacated temporarily in 2004 as it underwent major renovation and structural upgrading to withstand possible earthquake activity.

This has been the backdrop for art festivals, concerts, special presentations and other events. I have painted here many times. It was also the site of one of my workshops.

Hollywood Towers

Hollywood Tower

The Hollywood Towers is a historic hotel in Hollywood CA. It is a popular film location and has been the residence of actors and film professionals in the past.

Amphitheater

Ampitheatre in Pasadena

Pasadena, CA is a modern small city that has held on to much of its historic past. This amphitheater in Memorial Park is surrounded by modern condos. One lone man sits in the audience as though waiting for the next performance.

Loma Alta Park

Came here to paint today.