A Saturday Plein Air at Hotel Monterrey

Monique asked permission for us to paint at this beautiful hotel. The renters were inquisitive and welcoming! There is an inner courtyard on the road side that 2 artists chose as well as an oceanside beautiful shaded courtyard that six chose. When the first artist is ready to leave, we do a slap down (sound of books/substrates on the tile floors) and take a photo of the group's works in progress. There is often ooohs/aaahhs as well as discussions of "how did you do that?", "what colour did you use there?", "I love how you did ...", lots of "artist speak"! Coffee, food, drinks and laughter followed at a local cafe, what fun! The top left photo was of where I was standing in the left corner to paint the first one, the second one (far right) was painted inside the courtyard.

"Hotel Monterrey View"
6" x 11 1/2", Plein air oil on wooden canvas, #20019326A

"Tree Hug"
5" x 7", Plein air oil on canvas, #20019326B