Sunset Cliffs Before the Rain

Sunset Cliffs Before the Rain

Atmosphere is good!

It’s not always sunny and 75′ in Southern California. We get a fair amount of coastal fog, and that brings atmosphere.  I love these days, too. Those that bring a bit of mystery and let the mind fill in the lost details of the landscape.

My palette is the same as always, but some colors are left unused for the day. The cool red, yellow blue and white dominate. I used all palette knife in this one, practicing losing edges with a hard-edged utensil. I can work fast with the knife, but don’t have to on a day like this- the light stays pretty constant and no real shadows to worry about.