First Plein Air Painting of the Season
original oil on gessoed panel
6" x 12" x 3/8"
painting continues arounds sides for a beautiful finish.
Can a landscape love you back?
This was the first plein air painting of the season. The lure of the outdoors has been on me lately - the freshening breezes of spring, birds and bees humming in the blooming garden, sudden brightening of color - all have been sending the siren song - "come out, come out and play with us - and bring your paints!". But here I was, rusty, awkward, and gawky - unfamiliar with my outdoor equipment after months of studio painting. I thought I'd better ease into this plein air thing, unsure as I was feeling, yet anxious and exhilarated, too, at the prospect of being out in the real world with my paints again!
So, I thought I'd visit an old and trusted friend - I went to paint Pikes Peak and the Gateway Rocks. We love the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, and I think they love us back. I sure felt welcomed by my old friends today!
Laura, I love this painting!
ReplyDeletein GA and it is hot!
Petra and kids will come for a week.
All are excited.
Have a happy Fourth!
Doris
hi Doris! thank you for the kind words about the painting - this view is a little different right now, with the smoky haze.
ReplyDeletesorry it is hot in GA - it's hot here too, as you probably already know. so glad petra and the kids will visit you soon - good to have some fun with them to look forward to. happy fourth to all of you too!
Laura