The other day I hopped on my bike with my journal and watercolor paints to paint "en plein aire". I found a rather interesting small garden by the side of the road, near an autobody shop where cacti and old metal found a home together.
I learned a couple of things about "en plein aire" which seem obvious in retrospect: It is hard to paint on your lap, even if you are lucky enough to find a place to sit down. Sketching is easier and I can add colour back at home. Without an easel, painting isn't practical for me, but I enjoyed sketching outdoors. I've done this a few times here while walking around our condominium complex which is nicely landscaped with cacti.
I learned a couple of things about "en plein aire" which seem obvious in retrospect: It is hard to paint on your lap, even if you are lucky enough to find a place to sit down. Sketching is easier and I can add colour back at home. Without an easel, painting isn't practical for me, but I enjoyed sketching outdoors. I've done this a few times here while walking around our condominium complex which is nicely landscaped with cacti.
2 comments:
What a nice experience for you! My spouse is a plein air painter and his easel is a must. All the same, I love your sketch!
Very nice, Susan : )
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