Sally's garden in Bolinas

The morning was foggy, but the light was beautiful. We drove from SF to Bolinas to visit Sally Robertson's garden, a place she has created and from which she draws her inspiration as an artist in watercolor.

We had a private lesson from her, in observation and in painting.

This rose was our subject.

The palette of colors in the foliage here is fascinating. I had not picked up a paintbrush for decades, but two of our party were dedicated watercolor painters, and another is a budding artist. Sally was able to speak to all of us clearly, gently, and with tremendous insight. She told us stories, and recommended books, especially The Art of Watercolor by Charles LeClair.

We ate lunch in her garden, and gradually the sun came out.