74 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM to Yosemite and beyond, Bruce paints with a realistic and detailed style uncharacteristic of many watercolor artists. “I want to be a witness to history and I am painting natural sites that might be under pressure,” he says. Bruce records Bay Area treasures in his growing collection of local scenes. Recently, his work caught the attention of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, which commissioned him and two other artists to create a commemorative poster for its 25th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the county park system. Bruce’s poster features Redwood City’s Edgewood Park and draws viewers into an idyllic scene of native {home & design} When it comes to watercolors, new art needs to be nurtured. “With this medium, it’s challenging and there is no undo button,” explains Belmont artist Bruce Washburn, who brings Peninsula and coastal landscapes to life with his precise brushstrokes. “I have to think ahead and plan the work. You have to let watercolors dry while in process and it forces you to take time to consider your options.” He adds with a smile, “I should do this more in life—wait for things to dry, and pause.” Through his art, Bruce brings brilliant landscapes right to our doorstep. “We get to live in such a magical place,” he marvels. From San Mateo County CLOCKWISE (top left): Bearpaw High Sierra Camp Kitchen Tent After Breakfast No. 2; Pigeon Point Lighthouse Nocturne, No. 3; Bodie, No. 3.
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