There's a small river that springs from the Ventana wilderness of central California. It's called the Arroyo Seco... or dry... well, dry arroyo, which I guess translates to wash or riverbed. But this little river generally has water year-round.The Gorge, Horse Bridge, Fred's Camp, Miller's Lodge... all these spots are on this river. Charlie and Louie frequented them all in past days. Neither have been there in years.
Should have finished this awhile ago, and I think it shows... seems a little over-worked; like I didn't know when to stop. And, no, I didn't know when, and I don't think it's done, but it's time to move on away from it. Sort of the way Charlie and Louie had to move on with life and leave the places and times of their youth behind.
Peace to all, and may we all treasure the memories of paradise lost.
Added note below: looking at this and reading some of the comments, I think it may be a little under-worked, but I'm still gonna leave it as is. Below is an illustration of the Salinas River, with Valley and Santa Lucia Mountains in the background (the Arroyo Seco comes out of those hills). 
Really can't beat the weather here, though the wind can come barreling down the valley from Monterey Bay and the Pacific beyond.
The vantage point for this drawing is very close to Steinbeck's setting for Of Mice and Men... ' A few miles south of Soledad...'
Really can't beat the weather here, though the wind can come barreling down the valley from Monterey Bay and the Pacific beyond.The vantage point for this drawing is very close to Steinbeck's setting for Of Mice and Men... ' A few miles south of Soledad...'
18 comments:
Not overworked at all. I think Louie and Charlie would concur. Very nice Twiz!
I think it looks perfect just as it is - I actually love it!
It's a good one, not overworked at all. Maybe another style... It's not bad trying something new :)
Nice paradise your Arroyo Seco!
Its all in the eyes of the beholder. This is very nice, very tranquil, just what you were trying to convey. It also shows your other talents beautifully.
nice simple and very peaceful
I am becoming a fan of your work, not overworked, I just love the lines. It's very peaceful. :)
I think it's just right! I feel as if I'm there, even thought there is the feeling of a faraway time and place.
Oh no, this is perfect, really! Definitely a place I'd love to spend some time at.
I feel it! Love this, everything about it. I hope it can always be like this!
i like it! you could live there forever as in pre historic times!
victorie/vfm4
who's account won't work... :-/
Nice piece. I love rivers and their tributaries. I love your drawing of the Salinas River, it's gorgeous.
I just want to go & lie down on the soft grass... cool picture!
Yes- perfect just the way it is! Ahhhhhh
yes, this is paradise!
you might think me mad... But the effect you have achieved is a glass collage... I love it!. there is a luminescent quality to it ..(not sure if that is the correct word or that I spelt that right! ).
Oh! I love this Name.
"Arroyo Seco" nostalgic and bucolic landscape!
Thanks for your kind comment in my blog!
Grazie e arrivederci Mr. guancie rosse! hehehe
Cata.
I am kind of privileged to glimpse a bit of Charlie and Louie's haunts. I think paradise is in reality and memory as well, and never really lost. Beautiful pieces, full of heart!
seems u have a nice slice of paradise out by u. lik eth vast expanse of the bottom piece and the reastful quitness of the top
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