Garden of the Gods Inked

I love standing at the edge of a precipice with the wind in my hair, looking way off into the horizon.  There is such a feeling of peace and eternity here.  This ink drawing is the first of the day, and followed by three oil paintings on site.  I never want to leave a place like this.  Painting number 2107 in 2107 days.

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Garden of the Gods

What a magnificent view I had from the edge of the bluffs at Garden of the Gods!  Careful to keep myself centered, I neither back up or move forward too much - there simply isn't room.  The rounded bluff tops drop off suddenly and one must be mindful.  It is harder than you think, because I get so absorbed in the painting process, and those steps back for constant checking are ingrained and very natural.  Thus, I can't truly let myself get "into the zone".  This was my first oil painting on location, and a struggle to suggest all those rock planes!  It is something I have been wanting to give more study to, so this place was perfect!  After one ink drawing and three oil paintings on site, I felt I was finally getting a handle on rocks!  Nothing like repetition to improve skills!  Painting number 2093 in 2093 days.

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Garden of the Gods

Oh my!  What a glorious location to paint!  Grandeur in the landscape like this is humbling indeed.  How many others have climbed these bluffs to take in the magnificent view?  How many before me have made this trek with their paint gear?  Jumping boulders and clinging to the edge, I had a stunning view for this painting. I love the wide open vistas and distant view of such a place, I only need to be mindful about backing up to check my painting!  I try to avoid those steep drops!  Painting number 2090 in 2090 days.

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