Bridge, Train, and Palm Tree

Pastel, 12"x16"

There was something about this bridge that made me want to stop and capture it. At first I thought it was the warm hazy afternoon glow, but after painting I realized I was subconsciously attracted to the element of line-the angle of the bridge, the overlapping train tracks, the silhouette of the single palm tree, and the subtle hint of the horizon peeking through.

©Martina Lo

Sunny Day at the Harbor

North San Diego Bay, Pastel, 18"x24"

Can you identify at least 6 different ships in this composition?

©Martina Lo

Del Mar Beach

Del Mar Beach, Pastel, 18"x24"

©Martina Lo

La Jolla Children's Pool

La Jolla Children's Pool, Pastel, 18"x24"

Took a break from drawing because of classes, but got a chance to squeeze in this one before Thanksgiving break. This is a pastel rendering of the Children's Pool near La Jolla Cove, where the seals and pelicans can safely roam (I even spotted some baby seals). The drawing was done at noon which also happens to be high tide, so the waves looked magnificent crashing onto the boulders. On an interesting note, the seagull on the bottom edge of the drawing stayed in the same area for the whole two hours while I was drawing. The quick drawing of it doesn't quite do it justice but by then the sea breeze was making me cold and I packed up soon after.

Alternative Transportation

"Shuttle: In Good Company", Pastel, 18"x24". 

College shuttle differs from regular buses in many ways: it's serves fewer stops, it's directed towards the student population, and best of all, it's free for students. A large part of my college career consisted of this activity. This scene was inspired from one of the many shuttle rides that kept me company during those late nights going home.

Fun Fact: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared UCSD a “Best Workplace for Commuters” because of the many transportation alternatives and incentive programs available to faculty, staff, and students.

Cool Colors Study

Cool Colors Study, Pastel, 18''x 24''

This drawing explores the effects of cool colored objects on warm-colored paper. For my subjects, I picked three of my animated containers to complete a theme. Posted here are before and after the background was added.