The weather lately has been a gift–clear, sunny and comfortable; I’ve been getting out to paint most days. I must say though that it was something of a relief when it rained yesterday and I got a chance to catch up on some things inside. I’ve needed to sand and gesso some panels so now I have plenty of supports ready for the near future. This painting was done just up the road from us. I loved the lighted yellow around the edges of the huge tree and the smaller apple trees in the distance with their shadows and dark trunks. We’re getting a lot of wild asters everywhere so it’s nice to have that little touch of blue violet as a slight discord.
I’ve been rereading Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting. Every time I look back through it I notice more useful information. There is so much to keep in mind!
September Afternoon 11 x 14 oil on birch panel $325
