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This piece was painted (and sold) during the Laguna Plein Air Invitational in Laguna Beach, California, in October 2010. The scene is Heisler Park...on what was one of only two sunny afternoons during the whole week of the event. I loved the rhythm and design created by the palm trees on top of the cliffs, and the beautiful cool turquoise of the water against the warm colors of the cliffs. As the day went on, the water became darker, but I chose to leave it as it was when I started the piece. One of the challenges of working "en plein air" is resisting the temptation to "chase the light" and change the painting as the conditions change.