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Ellen Friedman @ellen-friedman.bsky.social

Had fun day with plein air drawing / painting group in garden of Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park, CA. New experience for me. I only got a couple of graphite sketches done, but I soaked in feel of this place before gobbling in lunch at their lovely cafe 😋

Courtyard of Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, CA seen in bright midday sun. Low, trimmed green shrubs surround a brick walkway and fountain. Behind it is a light stucco wall with tile roof and bright red bougainvillea. Photo by Ellen Friedman 30 Aug 2025. Quick sketch in shades of grey and black using soluble graphite and brush. Graphite is ArtGraf. Sketch is in a small sketchbook, done outdoors, showing a woman artist at the left, painting at an easel. Beyond her is a heavy pedestal-style fountain surrounded by low shrubs. Drawing by Ellen Friedman 30 Aug 2025.
aug 31, 2025, 5:41 am • 8 1

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pamjohns.bsky.social @pamjohns.bsky.social

A wonderful way to pass the time. Such a lovely result Ellen.

aug 31, 2025, 6:36 am • 1 0 • view
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Ellen Friedman @ellen-friedman.bsky.social

Thanks, Pam. It really was wonderful. And thanks for your encouragement. I got to meet the artist in my sketch after I finished. Her instructor introduced me, so that was an added treat.

aug 31, 2025, 8:50 am • 1 0 • view
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Sally Barton SGFA @sallybartonart.bsky.social

Sounds like a glorious day - filled with the best things!

aug 31, 2025, 7:40 am • 1 0 • view
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Ellen Friedman @ellen-friedman.bsky.social

Thanks, Sally. It was superb. Now if I could just channel you and capture in watercolor the wonderful gestures and poses of people out enjoying this place 😄💙

aug 31, 2025, 8:48 am • 0 0 • view