Farm House on 9th & Derry
It was a glorious morning. Sunny and relatively mild this Saturday. I went out early and this time I knew exactly what I wanted to paint. No wasting time driving around looking for a spot.
I had seen this farm house hundreds of times driving back and forth on 9th line (a few blocks from my house). I had seen it in morning light and afternoon light and resolved to paint it in early morning to catch the shadows.
I had seen this farm house hundreds of times driving back and forth on 9th line (a few blocks from my house). I had seen it in morning light and afternoon light and resolved to paint it in early morning to catch the shadows.
Farm House On 9th & Derry 9.5" x 6.0"- Order Original (US$75.00) Order number 140407_O
This was my first true plein-air of 2007. I left the comfort of the car, walked for a while to find the right angle and set down my gear. I put a plastic bag on the wet grass, and settled down for a quick painting. It was/is still a bit nippy, so I knew I had no more than 30 minutes to do this one.
True to all my plein-air painting experiences, I was greeted by an eager little dog with a chatty owner, but I did not let that bother me. I greeted the dog and engaged the owner in a review of the day's weather. I was enjoying this so much nothing could distract me.
6 comments:
I like this one, Fawzan! Good capturing of this morning's cold bright light
Nice, It feeks like I am almost there. There is a sense of BIG space and distance like seeing it from afar...
Those colors definitely suggest the morning feeling. Nice work!
Great job Zan. I envy you that chilly morning painting session! I don't have a set of paints for an excursion. I am going to have to do better. As soon as our weather breaks into spring .......
Nice job! Cathy
Karen, Thanks a lot for your comment. I love your Sycamores BTW. Lovely work on both of them!
Cathy, don't envy, just do it! Start by making yourself a pocket box (see my post on Home Made Watercolour Bijou Box) or get yourself a black box from W&N or Daniel Smith if you are serious. Get out! I was painting from my car in Ontario January!! Nothing like painting outdoor. Compared to studio painting, its like drinking good wine, or grape juice respectively.
I LOVE the shadows on the house.
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