Autumn backyard Light.

Plein-air - Autumn backyard Light.

8 1/4" x 17". oil on birch. 

 

 

A quick little sketch of the early evening light coming into the backyard.

I had not done a plein-air painting in a long while.
I was convincing myself I 'needed' a car in order to go plein-air painting.
This reason was becoming too much of a crutch.

Something I'd hope would never happen.
So, the crutch has been kicked out of my mind-set!

I have everything I need.

Paint.

Panels.

A beautiful yard.
Inspiration!
and
Determination!!

The daily (more-or-less) routine of plein-air paitning is something that I've missed dearly.
And want very much to get back into.

The days of when I had a car I was constantly creating new works,
going to new places, showing them and even selling.

Today, I made a promise to myself ...
I am an artist.
I should paint as often as I can no matter what!
I'll paint what is close to me.
The backyard will an outlet for plein-air painting.
Fruits and veggies will make for still-life(s).
The street lights will make for night scenes. 

The Light here is wondrous inside and outside anytime of day!

So, as I sit here and realise how rusty I am at plein-air painting.
I am willing to be kind to myself and enjoy the process of feeling like a beginner again.

The drought is over!

The rain has come!

I will grow again!

And I hope to show you all just how beautiful the Light is!