Fountain of Brush Creek

Fountain of Brush Creek
Oil on panel, 14x11
Brush Creek Art Walk - purchase here

This was my first painting on the Brush Creek Art Walk.  Arriving early, it was cold and rain was threatening.  I was so hoping for a beautiful day - as I could give the whole day to plein air work.  In such weather, it is wise to look for a spot with shelter nearby, in case I have to run for cover!  Having painted less than an hour, the rain started.  I simply moved to my right - just enough to place me under the bridge, out of the rain.  The drawback is that there is even less light under any cover, making it more difficult to judge the colors.  I pulled my palette knife out for the finish work, especially on the fountain and water.  The knife just leaves a wonderful mark!  I am really enjoying the process of learning how to manipulate the knife and move the paint.  So much fun!  Painting number 628 in as many days and Day 18 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

on location

Lanterns on the International Bridge

Lanterns on the International Bridge
Oil on panel, 8x10
Brush Creek Art Walk - quick paint
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On location

Who would have known it would be so cold on this mid September day?  With two jackets and my leather one on top, fuzzy chenille socks and boots - I was still shivering and miserably cold.  My impressionistic strokes are no doubt a result of shaky hands and chattering teeth!  It always takes me a while to adapt to the dropping temperatures - and I will be sure to pack my ski jacket next time!  These lanterns are hanging on the Sister Cities International Bridge over Brush Creek at the Country Club Plaza.  This is my favorite zone of the Art Walk, and my third painting on this day.  I was rained on twice as the cold winds blew the front in - and that is the sky painted in this scene.  The lanterns blew back and forth with the wind, and were illuminated as the sun went down.  This is painting number 622 in as many days and Day 13 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.