Discover how paintings with oils or pastel are created outdoors-both landscapes and botanical observations. These Plein Air paintings are completed in one setting in the tradition of 19th C Impressionists.
Liz brought in this spectacular bouquet and the blanket and we both tackled it as a studio still life. The flowers were fading but I had a good sketch reference. I worked on this project for several days as it's a big canvas. I've forgotten how much I enjoy flowers as a subject.
Birds Came to Paradise. 28x22 oil
My home studio has a wonderful Weeping Beech out the window with evergreens and trees in the near distance . Birds wait their turn for seeds at our feeder in the Beech tree. Our Cardinals are regularly perched at my eye level. Love their company and the brilliance of red against snow.
