Last Light at Mohegan Park.

Last Light at Mohegan Park.

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

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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!