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| Plein air painting, - it couldn't be that hard could it? They say it is good to give it a try, and not use photos all the time. Also, It helps to create a sense of energy and feeling in what you are trying to convey. I must just say I am honestly not that fat... I look like the michelin man! I was wearing four layers to keep warm, and really wished I had a scarf and some fingerless gloves for the occasion. |
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| It was dry, thank goodness, and lovely and sunny. Too sunny in fact for the scene I was trying to paint. -(I know, I should be gratefull.) That said, it was absolutely freezing, and blowing a gale. My fingers were frozen, I really didn't think I would need gloves this time of the year! I was determined to get something finished that looked a little like the scene in front of me. Especially as I was creating a small crowd sitting on a bench behind me, and a couple of others wandering by with dogs. |
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| The finished article which I am quite pleased with. I know its not brilliant, but yes they are right, it does create more atmosphere in your work and it makes you look harder at your subject for colour. I think if the weather had been a bit kinder it would have been a bit easier, as that wind was hard to deal with. The easel kept blowing over for a start and we had to weight it down with pebbles!!! Until you experience such things you really don't understand what artists went through, and still do of course. - (The brave ones that is)! I did kind of enjoy the challenge of it all, and I will do it again. . Crackington Haven, near Bude, North Cornwall. |
