This is a proud Eucalyptus tree across from the Old Edna townsite, south of San Luis Obispo. I was working on this painting during a demonstration for a great audience at Trilogy of the Central Coast, in Nipomo, and this is the finished oil painting, "Eucalyptus, Old Edna" 12" x 16". I've been so enjoying the summer days, we have the cool and moody fog in the morning and the sun breaks out and warms everything up before noon. I love going out painting in the late afternoon during summer, it stays light so long and gives me a chance to catch those elegant shadows. The other evening I was set up alongside Lopez Drive, looking toward the hills by Talley Vineyard. I have a good start on a 10" x 30" (very long) painting, and I can't wait to get back out to work on it some more!
