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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!
i am so incredibly grateful, grateful to everyone who has already si
gned 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!
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11 comments on “west coast art + inspirations”
WrightStuff
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!
Flocking powder is something new on me. I guess I never really thought about that effect was created before.
Ariad
That sounds like an amazing trip. Beautiful photos.
This Moment
What 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!
Lisa Gonzalez - Happy Mama
Oh man, all of this is SO gorgeous! What a lovely trip.
Juliette Crane
those orchids were in big sur…amazing, right! that entire drive was simply beautiful!
Elayne
Thank 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
beth
It 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!
Beth
IVYALLOVER
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 🙂
Msartist
Looks like such a lovely trip. Beautiful photos!
Thanks for sharing. ~Theresa
Gwynnie B
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 🙂
xo
Gwynnie
Suzanne
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Those could cheer up any bleak day.