Over the years, I have come to notice that when I am looking out my window at the magnificent countryside, I don't just see mountains, trees, deserts and cactus. I see colors…the colors of nature, the colors of the ever-revolving seasons. I am fascinated how nature's palettes that would never been seen together normally. Palettes are rarely seen in design, but in each peek out the window give me such pause. I have said countless times to those who accompany me that I am just dumbfounded by the strange combination of color that really works together like a grand scheme.
Highway 33 leaves the Ojai Valley in the direction of Taft and winds it way through the Los Padre Forest. I drive this route often and enjoy the ever changing palette of color that each season brings. I have been wanting for years to somehow translate these observances into my work. What would happen if I designed one of my drawings in a landscape format using the colors from beyond my window? Well, this week I did just that! I am kinda excited about the results and might just do a series based on this idea. Notice the pale purple and the light sage green. There are so much of these two colors this time of year. I love floating by and taking it all in…