"POSTCARDS FROM SANTA BARBARA" a daily painting project by plein air artist Chris Potter: "Top of Old San Marcos Road", Santa Barbara

Saturday, March 24, 2012

"Top of Old San Marcos Road", Santa Barbara

"Top of Old San Marcos Road"
8 x 16 inches
oil on canvas
sold

I made this right where San Marcos Road ends and intersects with the 154. There is a section that is no longer open that has a great place to hang out and enjoy this view. It was very crisp and clear on this morning and you could see all the details on the islands. I even painted Storke Tower behind the Santa Barbara Airport,

3 comments:

KitMarch 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM
You nailed that one Chris!
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Chris PotterMarch 29, 2012 at 9:07 PM
I like the light posts, especially the last one that is dark.
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Chris PotterMarch 29, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Power Lines...
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