Original Art Stories - Xueling Zou

After my work was done, I looked at it and was not sure which way looks better, full size horizontal or cropped vertical.  Can I have you consultation please? Thanks in advance! This morning I set my mind to painting an umbrella or umbrellas as my subject.  Saw a couple of spots where Mexican farmers were selling fruits on the street earlier but didn't see any this time.  Sunlight changes so fast, so I quickly changed direction to Franklin Square where I painted few times last year, and remembered a couple of potential subjects for Plein Air.  I spotted umbrellas across the street and set up my painting station in front of Mio Vicino Italian Restaurant, a popular one in Bay Area.  Of course, we ate there several times, no doubt that their food is delicious.  Didn't have time to make a small sketch.  It was getting busier as noon approached, and street parking filled up too. Luckily at this point that my nose is blocked by allergies, so I couldn't smell the yummy food.  Othe

Dec. 18 What a beautiful day after a couple raining days, colder for sure. Came to Franklin Square to paint, just because there were more people hanged around during the weekends, for shopping at the Farmer's Market, or other activities. Usually it was a quiet place, might be people going to the post office for sending the Christmas gifts. Several people stopped by and talked to me, a couple of times I was shocked a little bit. I just loved to see the winter light and shadow. Back to home and worked on the high lights, and the water on the fountain. Holidays are coming, not sure what I should prepare, be healthy and stay safe!