Plein Air Plans
Spring
Spring
Hi!
The last of winter appears to be gone and Spring has taken root.
Your experience may be different, but here in SE Michigan, we are ready
for Spring looooooonnng before it actually arrives.
Just about the time we put our heavy coats away, we get another round
of snow and ice.
Seems like it never can decide when to stay put.
So I thought it fitting to share some of my favorite spring-like works.
Click HERE to view
each of them a little larger and with more detail
on my website.
AND... I am excited to tell you about my plans for getting out there in
nature a bit more in the coming months.
I've always been a bit envious of those brave souls who pack light and
venture out of the studio to paint.
I've tried it a few times, just enough to become obsessed with the idea.
I've even coordinated a couple of paint-outs for artist friends, just
to see what moves them to leave comfort behind.
I get it now!
And I'm ready to take the next step.
I've purchased a Pochade Box French easel so I can take a hike
practically anywhere with all my painting supplies over my shoulder.
It's only just arrived, so I'll show that to you when I get it unpacked
and set up properly.
Now all I have to do is learn to use it efficiently....and I know just
where to practice! There are a number of great places to set up not far
from here.
One of my favorites is a wetland preserve where water lilies and barn
swallows abound. That's my first target.
Another place I'll revisit is Mackinaw City, a little farther away.
I'll be taking five painter friends there to 'camp' and learn.
One of those friends will be teaching us the art of Plein Air painting.
Then we'll head to Tahquamenon Falls in the Upper Peninsula.
It's quite a trek to get to the falls but they are spectacular. Wes and
I went there for our anniversary and fell in love with it.
Now how can I not paint that?!!!
I'll keep you posted about these plans.
In the meantime, ...
We have a Giveaway Winner!
Spring Giveaway Choices 2023
Spring Giveaway 2023
I think this marks the first time the same person has won the giveaway
twice.
Our winner has chosen the painting, "Triple Flame"
Prior to the drawing another subscriber asked to purchase the poppies
if a different painting was chosen.
You are always welcome to stake a claim early like this smart lady.
That has happened a few times before and it's always a delight.
I hope that wherever you are, you have the opportunity to enjoy the
wonders of creation in the sky above you.
It's always there. You just have to look up.
Jan
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