Pleinair @ near St. Clare Parish Santa Clara CA
I thought I wanted to paint the church. Then I changed my mind after I saw the light and shadows on this building were so interesting.
Found a shady spot under a tree off the street, set up my workstation, and spent a little bit more time sketching out the details. Wish I was an architect, could get all the perspective correct in the first pass but it took a little longer.
A college boy walking by said "good morning" and startled me because I was so focused on my work. He was very polite though and apologized.
Later when I was almost done the painting, a lady passing by and said "so beautiful" and scared me again. I guess I haven't been out in the public painting enough lately. She apologized too, and I told her no need to worry and we chatted a bit. She had an Australian Shepherd dog with the most beautiful eyes. She told me that her dog was super-smart and sweet.
It was a nice day to enjoy the breeze and get out into the fall air.
(September 27 2023)