I decided to tag along with Ryan this weekend to La Quinta. He flew out to attend a high school friend's wedding in the desert and I was welcomed along. He had social events all day on Saturday....I had nothing to do.....but sketch and paint. It was the best studio imaginable. This resort was built in 1926 with a Spanish colonial design and was full of charm. All of the buildings were white stucco....lots of curved details. The roofs were all tile. I studied them carefully and the technique of an authentic tile roof is amazing. All of the window frames and shutters were a beautiful cobalt blue. These elements were repeated in all of the structures whether build in 85 years ago or 10 years ago. The Santa Rosa mountains back this resort as most of La Quinta. This sketch took more than my normal 20 minutes but I had the whole afternoon. Lots of work on the roof.
It was a fast but very relaxing trip. I am grateful for Ryan letting me tag a long. Happy Birthday Ryan!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
La Quinta
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3 comments:
Denise, I love this painting. I have always thought spanish architecture was beautiful. I think you captured this perfectly.
Thank you, Marjorie. It was a peaceful way to look at it. I wish I could find a home with such charming architecture.
Love it!
Miss the Spanish architecture:(
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