"Carmel Mission" California, coastal, plein air painting by Robin Weiss

"San Carlos Borremeo de Carmelo Mission"  10 x10 oil on panel   $380

The Mission in Carmel is the first adobe style mission I have been to. When we arrived and I started looking around I immediately wanted to start a painting. It was that inspiring for me!.

I began by making a quick sketch on my plexiglass panel. This helps me proportion the composition quickly. I then do a underpainting drawing with a small brush and a mix of Trans Red Oxide and orange.

Maury and I working at the Carmel Mission

 Maury and I came back a few days later when I got the chance to finish the painting. 

Back in the studio I did a few minor touch ups.