Saturday, August 15, 2009

Experimenting with plein air painting, definition, painting like the Impressionists, quick, outdoors, with only a few colors. Lay down a base color and add highlights to create shadow and shape.
Problem one, I only have acrylic paints, which dry to quickly in the hot air to be worked well. Problem 2, I didn't bring a palette, mixing paints on the surface from the tube. Problem 3 no glass of water to cleanse and refresh brushes.
Interesting, I learned a lot.I plan to keep at it, until I develop a technique and over work my failures as they dry.
Beach weather, finally. Lucky me with a river in the backyard for quick dips.

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