In mid-January I traveled with my friend Kath to the Baja Penninsula where were had signed up for an art workshop with an artist named Anne Hebebrand. Anne lives in Maine (USA) in the summer and spends her winters in Todos Santos, a growing community on the west coast of the Baja north of Cabo San Lucas.
It was great for both of us to get away from the cold and wet coast of British Columbia. We were lucky enough to stay at a wonderful place called Cien Palmas just a few blocks away from the building where the workshop was being held. Cien Palmas means 100 palms, and there were probably more palm trees than that on this lovely property.
There was a lovely outdoor restaurant beside our casita where we had quite a few of meals and met the lovely owners and the warm friendly staff of this beautiful place. The only problem was that the nights and mornings were very cold. I was so glad to have brought my puffy jacket to keep away the cold. I won't forget one evening when we ate dinner under the palm trees wearing out parkas and toques.
But the days were sunny and the art class was inspiring. Kath an I tried new techniques using oils paints and cold wax and texturing tools. Here is one of Kath's pieces.
And here are some of the other artists efforts. Really beautiful
The last weekend we went to visit some other artist studios in the area. Here's some their work.
If you get a chance to visit Todos Santos, go for it. It's a really beautiful spot.
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