Elver Park

Today I went with my friend Helen to paint at Elver Park.  I love the fall colors.  It really gives some wonderful range in contrast to landscapes.  I think it's my best plein air landscape yet!  I tried to keep in mind some great advice that really helped me define the form of a tree.  (Thanks Eric!)  This will probably be my last outdoor painting of the year as it's been cooler and windy out.

Plein Air Painting Class

I'm really enjoying my Plein Air painting class.  Here are some photos from our last class.  We met at Allen Gardens and set up under cloudy skies.  It got a little rainy but thankfully there was no wind and we could continue to paint under umbrellas.  I really want to go back to finish this one but it's been too hot to get out there with the temperature a few degrees shy of 100!    It's sort of addicting to just pack up and go paint outside.  I wasn't expecting that when I signed up.  I love to paint portraits but landscapes have always been more challenging for me.  I'm going to keep working at it. 

Here's an update today, hopefully I"ll finish up next time. :)

A special thanks to Veronica for giving me this great easel! I think of you every time I go out to paint!