Snowmelt in the Corn Field

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Most of the snow has melted now in northwest Ohio, so I'm painting what little bit I can find on a local farm.  We've had so much on our plates the last couple of days, it has been hard to get in that art therapy time.  Hoping I can get most of those old home videos converted before I leave.  So wonderful to sit in on those family gatherings again, I love hearing voices I haven't heard for a long, long time.  Painting number 2242 in 2242 days.

Turning Creek

Grabbing panels in a hurry before heading to northwestern Ohio, I have a mixed bag of primed surfaces!  I used to use this orange surface all the time, switching to a cool blue tone last year.  With the dark winter landscape as of late, I thought it would be fun to use one of the old orange substrates for such a scene.  It is!  Little bits of that primed surface pop through here and there, giving an energy to an otherwise cold winter scene.  I'm working small today - only 5x7, and using my Guerilla Painter thumb box easel. I love this easel for quick paints and traveling, and I use an Altoid tin for my palette inside.  Super convenient!  Painting number 2223 in 2223 days.

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Winter River Rising

With yesterday's rain across the region, the Portage River is out of it's banks!  Loving the belts of snow left as the water rises, it is my subject this morning.  So cool to watch the river rise as I'm painting - the land is quickly disappearing!  I'm using my Guerilla Painter thumbox and a 5x7 panel this morning, along with my Altoid tin palette.  I am missing my Richeson paints this morning.... think I'll have to load a new tin with their oils for this pochade.  Painting number 2213 in 2213 days.

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August Sunset Study

Planning to paint my hydrangea, I started to prep some veggies and wild rice for tomorrow.  One look out the window had me grabbing my paints and turning down burners!  The most glorious sky was unfolding - and the near peak color had me painting fast!   Light is SO fleating at sunset, even if I was painting the eastern sky.  I used one brush per main color, so I wouldn't have to clean any of them until I finished.  It still took me nearly 20 minutes, and it was almost dark before I could take a photo!  I really need to do this often to improve my sunset skills!!!  Painting number 2046 in 2046 days.