The Plein Air competition was fun to partipate in this year, at the Pleasanton / Alameda Fairgrounds. Last year the temperature was at triple digits, this year a cool 80 something :) with a nice breeze. I planted myself down under the tarps next to the stage near the Wine and Beer Garden. This year I chose to create a smaller painting, so I would have a better chance at finishing, and I did. No prize, but that's not really my goal (althought I wouldn't turn it away). A fellow

Meeting today with ACC member artists, at Delucci Park on First Street, reopened my eyes to what a Jewel this park truly is, for an Artist. Looking in so many directions, there are numerous paintings in the making. Contrasting edges between the Light and Shadows created by the trees and the banstand were mouthwatering. I wish I had brought a blank canvas to begin work today, but pictures from my iphone camera will have to do for now. Technology today has really helped us in s