International House at Balboa Park

China House

Watercolor on #140 Arches 10.75" X 8"

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I spent a beautiful sunny morning painting this one en plein air with the San Diego Watercolor Society Wednesday Morning Painters group. Several cottages representing various countries are grouped in a mini United Nations village near the Opera House in Balboa Park. I've walked past here countless times but had no idea what was just a few steps beyond the street access. Only open to visit on sundays so I'll be back here to explore the interiors at a later date.

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Watercolor on Arches Cold Press #140 (8.5 X 5.5)

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I wasn't posting but I have been painting. I've got two unfinished oil paintings from a Coastal Plein Air class that I'm attending every weekend. It's been a great experience for finding some new spots in the SD area for painting subjects. On Wednesday I also joined a group from the SD Watercolor Society  for a group paint on site in Balboa Park. I hope to get that one finished and post it by tomorrow. 

The Schnauzer painting is of our Maddie dog hanging over the back of the couch (a favorite perch). I've painted this one with my Dad in mind as he has had some serious health issues lately. Thought this might cheer him up as he has always had a special love for dogs and Maddie has been a welcome house guest in the past.