Back in the pasture yesterday afternoon, I painted the same bush by the stream but from a different location. Some of the cows came around behind me to look at my painting. Here's a photo of one of them crossing the stream afterwards. The bush is to the right of the easel. I had my paint box set up looking away from the bush to keep the sun off the painting. The cows had nothing to say. I'm glad they left, however, because twice they set themselves up in the stream exactly at this bush, even eating parts of it. There are hazards painting in a cow pasture, but this painting turned out well.
4 comments:
Hi Bob - I'm so happy that the cows didn't give you a hard time! It's a beautiful plein air piece and I just love the subtle color transitions in the bush's reflection in the water. Your summer greens are just the best - so natural-looking. I see some warm undertones peeking through on your panels. May I ask, do you tone them ahead of time or do you do them on location?
Donna, Thanks for your comment. In answer to your question, I have been toning most of my panels ahead of time usually with the junk scrapings left over on my palette. Right now I have a big blob of warm gray on my palette that I must use up soon. Most will go to tone a few panels, and some to a painting tomorrow if the weather improves.
Thanks Bob. I'll try toning ahead of time (even for studio work because I'm nowhere near ready for plein air). I hope we get some sunshine this weekend!
Donna, You don't get ready for plein air painting, except by doing it, and discovering quickly what you need to learn. The weekend will be nice. Get out there. You can always paint in your backyard.
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