Like the surfer looking for the perfect wave, I am always looking for the perfect view. I headed toward the San Clemente State Beach and found a great beach with lots of people, but it wasn't what I was looking to paint. Searching further, I could see another artist in the dunes painting. I usually never approach other artists but something told me to walk over. To my surprise it was a friend,
Laura Wambsgans, painting away.
We discussed the weeks painting but I soon headed back to the beach to find my own spot. It wasn't till I talked to one of the lifeguards that I was directed to a lookout where the view was amazing. SCORE! WOW!!!
View from the Cliffs
This view of Cottons Point inspired my painting,"
Cottons." I couldn't have had a better day or a more lovely spot. This one comes close to the perfect wave.
Later that day, I went back to another ocean spot where I had previously started a painting. The late sun reflected off the water, forming a spectacle of color. The first visit to this beach found the waves crashing against the rocks with the high tide. On this day, the tide was not nearly as far up the beach, so much of the ocean was painted from the memory of that first day.
One of the unusual quirks about San Clemente is the location of the commuter train tracks. They run right along the coast, through prime oceanfront real estate. Many of the artists painted these fast moving, horn blowing, view blocking trains. They hold an interest all their own. Maybe next time I will paint one but this time, I had fun painting the historic architecture and beautiful ocean.
Next time, the last day of painting and the reception.
Morning Train Along the Beach
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