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| gorgeous papers at flax in san francisco |
my most recent trip to california was all about art + inspiration!
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| Lunch at Tartine Bakery in The Mission, San Francisco with the lovely Tiffany Moore, Beth Nicholls, Louise Gale, and Mati McDonough |
i met these lovely and inspiring ladies for the very first time and we chatted and enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Tartine Bakery!
i spent lots of time admiring these fabulous papers and got inspired to add flocking powder to a few new paintings to get that incredible look of velvet!
even with a bit of rain, i took lots of walks...
and really enjoyed the like-springtime flowers.
i found some of my favorite things...watermelon juice, homemade granola bars with dried figs and apricots and the perfect macchiato!
then i headed to an artful journey in los gatos!
and i so admired the lovely orange trees,
palm trees,
moss-covered trees...
and even the fog.
after a three day painting workshop with jesse reno...
and lots of art with some seriously amazing ladies...
the sun was out in carmel, california
and i spent lots of afternoons overlooking the ocean...
and eating fabulous food at nepenthe...
and the adorable big sur inn.
i just couldn't resist the blooming magnolias,
orchids!
anything outdoors, really...
especially the redwoods in julie pfeiffer burns state park (big sur).
and after more flowers,
fabulous food,
and nature walks...
i headed back to wisconsin and feel like i've been painting and so inspired ever since!
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mindy and danielle have some gorgeous photos from class too!
mindy and danielle have some gorgeous photos from class too!
i am so incredibly grateful, grateful to everyone who has already signed up for my HOW TO PAINT AN OWL E-course! i can't wait to see all of the amazing owls everyone creates!
the Early Bird Sale ends Monday!
Wow what a trip. I am especially jealous that you managed to plonk yourself down right in the middle of Spring - what a treat! And those orchids... were they growing wild? Wow!
ReplyDeleteFlocking powder is something new on me. I guess I never really thought about that effect was created before.
That sounds like an amazing trip. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing time! You got to see such a beautiful state while Wisconsin is still covered in snow (I live there too). I'm dying to go to California myself. Meeting those great artists too--lucky lady you are!
ReplyDeleteOh man, all of this is SO gorgeous! What a lovely trip.
ReplyDeletethose orchids were in big sur...amazing, right! that entire drive was simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank yo so much for sharing the beautiful west...feel like I walked down memory lane...it is so splendid there!!! so glad you get to experience all that wonderfulness!!! Safe travels
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun trip - and so lovely to share it with you Juliette! I love that last picture - you look like you are heading to your studio with such purpose!
ReplyDeleteBeth
aww looks like you had a great time - wish I had signed up on time - boo. Next time! Your photos were fun to look at, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a lovely trip. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. ~Theresa
It was so wonderful to meet you in person, Juliette!! Wasn't it just the best retreat?? And it looks like you had a fabulous time here in California :)
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Gwynnie
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Those could cheer up any bleak day.
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