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Plein Air Paintings - Ralph F. Wilson
In the summer of 2015, I began painting each week or two with friends in the South Placer area. These paintings aren't great, but I've had fun with them and learned from them. I make it a point to complete them -- from composition, drawing, to final painting -- in three hours or less. I seldom make changes back in my studio. I see plein air painting as a discipline that will make me better at drawing. And the discipline to paint quickly will (hopefully) help me loosen up my style.
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Watercolor: American River Confluence - 14.5" x 10.5"
Bill, Tim, and I went plein air painting May 8th at the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River, east of Auburn. We followed that by lunch in Cool with watercolorist Steve Walters. A great day! Watercolor, 14.5" x 10.5".
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Watercolor: Commercial St., Old Town, Auburn, CA - 14.5" x10.5"
This was painted plein air on an overcast October Saturday morning. About 11:15 am I got rained out and finished at home. These are brick buildings built in the 1880s, with the Placer County Courthouse towering in the background. Watercolor, 14.5" x 10.5".
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Watercolor: Egret Fishing in the American River. 7.5 x 11 inches
This is a small watercolor from a plein air expedition to the American River at William Pond Recreation Area near the rapids. A Great Egret (Ardea alba) is fishing from a small island in the river. Watercolor, 7.5 x 11 inches.
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Ralph F. Wilson Watercolors
P.O. Box 565, Loomis, California 95650
phone (916) 652-4659
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All art works are copyright by Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved.
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