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Mission San Carlos Church Paintings



San Carlos Mission

12x16 Original Acrylic Painting
Impressionist Painting of Carmel Mission San Carlos
"The Door is Always Open"
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A painting of an old historic mission called Mission San Carlos Carmel that was established in 1770.  It was relocated and built several times. The history and architecture of this mission is fascinating.    I built up the paint on several areas of the painting to make it look three dimensional (fountain, roofs, window, doorway). I love the way the light is inviting you into the mission!  I enjoy painting old historic buildings with so much character and history!

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