Plein Air at Annie's Annuals
Today was a plein air day. I met up with some other members of the El Cerrito Art Assn. at a garden nursery in San Pablo called Annie's Annuals . Tho I'd driven by before, today was the first time I actually went in and was hugely rewarded for my efforts. Just tons of plants to look at and buy, but what I liked most was the planted areas. If only I could transform my square of dirt that I generously call my yard into something like these. I painted for a couple hours in my sketch book. Then went searching for some plants. Although there are literally thousands of plants and flowers to choose from, I eventually narrowed my purchases down to 4 or 5. My criteria are tough: must be able to withstand drought conditions (cuz you won't get much water from me); be able to survive severe to total neglect; have a natural repellant that discourages weeds, snails, slugs, and hopefully raccoons; and ideally, be self-pruning and gorgeous. I know, I demand a lot. But there are a few thi...
Hello Fair Artist of Waterbaby's-
ReplyDeleteWe've been watching you. We are artist also. You may even know us. We'd like to invite you to be a member of our very Private Artist Club. We've just begun and we're very selective. Only the best and brightest are welcome on our hallowed grounds. We pick you.
Don't dilly dally now! Check out the Artist Challenge and have a little chat at Dante's Pub. ......that is if you're willing to take the dare and think yourself worthy to be amongst the other souls we've claimed.
Farewell ....until we hear from you,
Master Mike and the Pub Wench
Artist Challenge- http://www.theartistchallenge.com/
Dante's Pub- http://www.theartistchallenge.com/art-forum/