It was a mild weather day, overcast early then clearing by mid-morning. A few regulars couldn’t make it this time, but we still had a small band of enthusiastic painters, including Helen attending her first paint out -welcome!
The venue had plenty to offer, but the light wasn’t always distinct with the cloud cover. Several artists declared they had a ‘shocker’ but hopefully gathered some new insights from their experience. Plein air can be such a fickle master.
Thank you to Elizabeth for sending in her effort that she describes as ‘a bit rough and ready’. I think it has a real feel about it, capturing the sense of time and place.
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Maureen declared it ‘a great spot to sit and scribble’. She had an interesting view of these saplings and is inspired to do more from her photos at home.
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Greg managed to whip up another beauty, despite not being able to get there until mid-morning. It’s so interesting to watch him paint in oils. Now that’s how to manage greens! He called his painting “Doreen Paints Oaklands”
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Marg managed to catch Doreen painting away too. Her ‘Artist in the Red Top’ captures those muted greens and reflections perfectly.
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I tried out a panoramic format just for fun. It was a new challenge compositionally.
Doreen became the star of the show in her red top – the perfect foil for all that green! Well done, everyone!