6"x7"
I'm
going to just paint plein air for a while, as it's so marvelously absorbing.
I'll paint on sunny days, and otherwise work on business.
I have seldom painted any successful landscapes on a cloudy day- I
just don't feel inspired when there is no zing to the colors and values.
When I'm just working outside, my painting schedule gets kind of weird, as I like the light best early and late in the day. I wake up early, stick my nose out my window to check the
skies, and if it's clear enough I'll rush out the door with a thermos of
coffee. Back for a few hours mid day, then outside again late afternoon to
evening. And you know, Pennsylvania isn't the most sunny location...sometimes I
wish I lived in New Mexico (don't we all). I like to spend at least 2 sessions
on a landscape, so if it clouds over for a while I have to try and be patient.
I'm NOT patient, but I have no choice.
I almost always have an interesting conversation with someone
while I'm painting on location, and it's not usually too distracting. Some guy
pulled up his pick-up truck next to me yesterday and tried to sell me a lot of
slate to paint on. I guess people do do that. Plus I talked with a
man who teaches photography at Muhlenburg College. He had some things to say
about the difference between painting and photographing a landscape. Oh yes, and
a little girl kept asking me to put a squirrel into my scene.
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7 comments:
Love your style as usual, Taryn...and the slight diagonal motif going on here......
It is funny the things folks say...almost everyone has to brag about another artist they know or are related to.
This painting has a cool liquid look to it.
Glad to hear you are going to spend some time outdoors away from your studio. Pennsylvania is so beautiful, fresh air is so invigorating and the on site sounds and smells can be interesting. Spectators are harmless and only want to connect and be part of your fun. It's easy to be pleasant but don't encourage them into long stories. They will respect the fact that you are "working" if you stay focused and only give short but friendly responses. Painting direct from nature and honing your skills without a camera is a very valuable experience I really enjoy. I enjoy seeing your work on this blog and can't wait to see what nature brings to you this summer.
I love the light on the trees Taryn. Loving the composition on this one too!
That's funny about the little girl. My Mom was always so disappointed I would never put deer in my landscapes. Being outside really does bring another dimension to the experience. Sometimes I feel like I've learned more about life by doing it. The random meetings have added to the painting.
Thanks Ron, Christine, Larry, Julie and Bertie. I've painted outdoors for 2-3 months every spring for years, but have gotten such a late start this year. It gives me so much, that I think I should paint outdoors all year long, inspired by Ron's example (and Roos Schuring, another painter I interviewed for my blog).
I really enjoyed reading through the post and comments this morning. Can't wait to paint with you in Gettysburg!
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