We are finally having some sun here in Mexico. It’s been really cold and I can’t get used to it. So on my patio today I’ve been working on this large watercolor and intermittently putting the painting in the sun to dry. While it’s drying, I catch as many warm rays as I can. Boy, the sun feels great. I have not picked this painting up in a few months as I’ve been super busy with many things other than painting. So in a day or so, it should get finished if nothing else crazy happens.
Another landscape of imagination came to me in a dream. Imagine our world with no vegetation, no animals, no warmth from the sun.
The last vestiges of people march in robotic style towards a white sun, orange sky with tiny bright distant stars.
What if? What if the world were to end like this? Beautiful colors with unlivable conditions? What if the sun as we know it failed to support life on this strange planet?
It is giving me a great piece of mind to paint strictly from my imagination. I am not sure why it is a healing and soothing activity, but I am enjoying it. I adore this watercolor paint for its intensity and versatility. It is pretty magical and powerful color. the red lines are a red permanent ink done with a speedball nib.
I had a chance to play again on my miniatures. This one is an ocean view from far, far away. I keep thinking back to my California days in Malibu with fond memories.
I think playing is good. These colors look very somber to me now. Well, it is just a little
exercise. Another day, another painting to grow with.
Painting Mexico 
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