Welcome to Temecula Valley wine country!
Each canvas painting measures 30x24
They were painted for the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival here in Temecula and were chosen for a 60 day display in the Temecula Valley Museum.
After researching for the highest point overlooking the beautiful wineries located in Temecula, sketching began from Mount Palomar Winery. The view captured is of Faulkner Winery, Julie’s Winery and Peltzer Farms. And, of course, the hot air balloons that grace our skies early on cool clear mornings.
The faux encaustic (wax) look was used and carved into with a sodering tool to form some of the ground scenery for depth and texture, while the hot air balloons were given a patina and gold leaf shimmer and geometric design with netting. Acrylic wash, inks, drips and pooling techniques were used. All finished off with a gloss varnish. Textured gold leafed edges can be seen surrounding the canvas edges.