To Win a Watercolour Sketch painted in the Rocky Mountain Foothills: comment on my blog or Facebook posts during Sept 2015. I will make the draw the first week in October. Good luck!
Plein air painting in the Rocky Mountain Foothills:
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Another longgg... view. The patterns of the far fields were captivating as were the dusty silver coloured shrubs in the foreground. This 11 X 15" watercolour painting is, so far, untitled. I'm happy to hear ideas.
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Set Up for Plein Air Painting:
I had a comfortable set up for painting on one of the days last week as the other painter and I were parked along a road and thus close to our vehicle. It was very windy so I huddled down beside the car for some protection. This folding chair has a little table attached which fits my palette and water dish. On the ground you can see a metal case that holds my supplies. Once I get everything out, it makes a nice table for extra things. If I don't take an easel, I rest the board with the watercolour paper taped on it, at an angle, on my knees. To the left of the photo are other essentials: rain coat, water and bear spray!
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Dusty silver coloured leaves dotted the foreground so I chose to highlight one of them in my painting.
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The fence post was smack right in the middle of my view. Why didn't I move? Well the wind protection the car provided that day was really necessary. After awhile though, I totally forgot about the fence post.
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Another Day's Set Up:
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 A different set up on another windy day. As we packed into this field searching for a view and protection from the wind, we found it was best to sit low to the ground. The one flattish spot, on the side hill where I was, had two dry cow patties on it. I decided it best to place my foam insulated square and my cushion on one and my hard side case on the other. The case on the ground then became a table for my palette. I am pretty sure that was a long john day. The following paintings, shown in previous posts, are now titled and ready for sale. For further details, email me at eileengidman |
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| Watercolour painting: 'Nestled in the Rockies' - 11 X 15 by Eileen Gidman |
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| Thank you to the viewer who gave me a title that I think perfectly suits this painting. Watercolour painting: 'Tree Tessalations' - 7.5" X 11" by Eileen Gidman |
4 comments:
Eileen I love this post; seeing your daily spots, set-ups and paintings is a delight. I'm particularly drawn to the field patterning in your first painting. Like tic-tac-toe, the playfulness of the arrangement makes me smile.
Wow, your paintings are beautiful! You really are well equipped for plein air!
I like your use of negative painting in the Tree Tessalations. I can't seem to get that.
I admire your commitment - out there on cold windy days - brrr!
I am so impressed Eileen with your dedication to painting outdoors daily, rain or shine! Not to mention the paintings are wonderful!
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