The Old Mission Coasters Watercolor on board - 24″

Watercolor on board - 24″ x 36″

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala was one of the first Franciscan missions in California

The giant trees lining the mall provide a wonderful screen from the steel and concrete of the city

This dramatic desert plant is very common in the southwest and west

the agave dies

The Old Mission Coasters Watercolor on board - 24″I had the opportunity to go on a painting trip with fellow artists and visit the mission in Santa Barbara, CA. We had the rare privilege of painting plein air in the inner courtyard usually off limits to visitors. This piece is from that afternoon. Shipping included for this giclee.