Sally Christiansen and I went out painting yesterday morning,
as everyone is off on vacation and not enough for a class. So we decided to motivate each other and
meet at our regular class time and instead of her teaching we both did pastels. It is so much more
fun to be with another artist and discuss whatever at the end or during or before.

There is a new beach pavilion here in Venice. For those who know it is next to Sharky's. It is raised quite high with a nice ramp and tables once you are there. The parking lot is paved and it is very easy to get
all one's stuff up there. Lovely breeze off the water. I started this cloud painting, as the clouds were incredible over the Gulf. With beautiful colors. This is only an impression, as I think I only painted for about and hour plus.

I do want to go back in the evening as the sunsets must be wonderful from this locatin. I tend to forget about it as we are so used to going to the South Jetty for everything. But really this is better for now as not too many people have found it yet. Wait till next year.