Plein-air Efforts of the Day ...

 

 

Well, yesterday's efforts that is!

 

 Plein-air / Golden Glow.

10" x 10". Oil on mdo board. 2013. Copyright.

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Despite the temperatures being bitterly cold and otherwise advising
to stay in the comforts of the warm indoors; I dismissed reason,
suited-up, and ventured off to Mohegan Park, a few miles up the road
from the studio for a little plein-air painting excursion.

Aside from the dutiful Sercuity Guard making the appointed rounds,
the park was more-or-less vacant and for good reason; it was cold!
 I said my 'Hello(s)' and carried on to more important business
i.e., finding a spot to claim as my own!
As I walked along the gravel path I allowed myself to just enjoy
the beautiful surroundings and not worrying too much about
finding a spot to paint and then it happened!
The 'Ah-ha!' moment appeared!

The sunlight was dancing in and out of the clouds
and shadows played on the unphased landscape,
creating for some rather striking light, colours and contrast.

From across the wooden bridge,
the golden glow of the winter grasses, won first place!

However, there was another equally lovely scene,
not 40 feet away to my left was biding for my attention;
I decided, why not combine the two!?!

 

 

 First place: the Golden Glow!

 

 

Roughing in composition, colours, and values. 

 

Second place: Golden Glow with foreground. 

 

 

Roughing in the location of the trees.

 

You may notice I took the liberty of

omitting a few things and creating a few things.

 

Afterall it is Artistic License!

 

Well, I hope you stick around for more

what's new and maybe old the studio!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~

 

 

 

 

 

Last Light at Mohegan Park.

Last Light at Mohegan Park.

10" x 10". oil on mdo board. 2012.

© Copyright.

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......

Had the wonderful

opportunity yesterday

to go plein-air painting

with fellow and veteran 

plein-air artist, Gray Park.

We ventured off to Mohegan Park,

not too far from my studio.

This was Gray's first time to the park

and it was my first time painting at the park.

There were a number of good spots to

choose from and with the winter Sun

quickly descending in the sky

spots had to be chosen.

The day was bright and sunny

slightly warm in the sun,

but with a winter chill in the air. 

The wonderful thing about

plein-air painting is that

it gives you the opportunity

to stay focused on the 'now'.

You're completely connected

to the moment in front of you

as it ever changes and evolves,

something which seems

to be difficult to

attain in these modern times. 

The plein-air, the 'now', bug is back!

Gray keeping his cold fingers moving

by making quick work of the fading light.

At the end of day,

when your painting gear is packed away

and all you can think about is heading home

and having a nice cup of hot tea,

the only thing that really matters

whether you're happy or not

with your new piece,

is gaining brush mileage!