Three more drawings

"Mesa 2, visitors"  40x32", charcoal and pastel on paper

"Mesa 1" 32x40", charcoal and pastel on paper

"Canal 4, berm" 32x40", charcoal and pastel on paper

These three are from an older series of drawings that were done in the Bolsa Chica wetlands. The idea was to spend the night drawing from the landscape with only the available light to work under. When the moon was full the task was a bit easier, though when it was dark or cloudy the results were often more interesting. The experience alone was worth the effort. After a few hours alone and quietly drawing, the local residents became much more comfortable with my presence...