American Impressionism is the show theme that fills the Crocker Museum in Sacramento. Works from the Bank Of America Art Collection, including the Southwest Masters, some little gems, and much California coastal impressionism. Definitely worth the trip as the permanent collection is quite tasty, as is the café, and there is much to love in this comprehensive show starting with the end of the Hudson River School painters and going on to the Group of Six. i will go back.

OOH! Abstract art. Process painting. My palette. I am such a slob on the palette. Think I'd better scrape this down.

wonderful time had by all, Carmel by the Sea is almost TOO pretty. One so so landscape to get warmed up then the second one included one of my fellow painters, which i think helped. hat is a little off. Grey light, not a lot of contrast, great food and companionship. Terrific sunburn! I'd go back in an instant to paint.

Another painting day, well, an oil sketch day when you consider that you have 4 hours.One of my Work Scholars, Cody, sat for thsi in Pam Powell's monthly paintshop. Regardless of the quality, it is such a delight to move the brush so much, to analyze the form, and to record it. Could have used a bit more time on the mitts. Next week: Plein air down in Carmel!