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6" x 8"
Oil on Board
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The beautiful spring weather has been making it hard to stay in the studio and paint from photos, as I have been itching to be outdoors. One of my goals for this year is to paint
en plein air, a french expression that means "in the open air". Recently, I found a group of artists that meets weekly at various locations to paint outdoors; I finally had a chance to join them yesterday at a local park. It was challenging to paint the scene with the constantly changing light, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to try it again. It would be well worth it to open up my copy of
Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting, by John F. Carlson, before my next outing. Also, I will be sure not to forget my Yellow Ochre next time!!
You did an amazing job on this Maria!! Love the reflections and all the values of green!!
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Ooh, this is so pretty! I love the way the reflection of the trees leads into the waterlilies then up to the shore... You must have had a great day too. I've never done a plein aire experience, but I'd like to!
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