Soft Day

Soft Day

7x7"

oil on canvas
sold

I've spent some time working on the large canvas at the studio and, although I have made some progress, there is still an area that I can't seem to get the way I envision in my head. A bit frustrating. I went to the studio on Friday afternoon and stared at it for about 10 minutes after which time I promptly packed up my supplies and headed out to paint en plein air! The day was finally sans rain, so again, let's say I was seizing the moment rather than procrastinating. This was my first ever excursion taking oil paint outdoors and may I just say... what a mess!!! Acrylics likely would have been just fine because even though it was hot, it was extremely humid and the clean up would have been much easier. Also, at this point I kind of get what acrylics are going to do for me when I start painting; oils not so much! Here is what I learned that afternoon: 1) I am quite adept at making mud, 2) I can now scrape and wipe paint off with the best of them, 3) Sammy's hat doesn't fit me, 4) spur of the moment plans often cause me to forget important things (i.e. palette) and most significantly... 5) who cares? I was outside sitting smack dab on the learning curve and lovin' every minute of it!