Going Abstract

It seemed like a good time to change it up and go abstract.  It is fun to use a little color theory and a lot of letting go to create something that almost creates itself.   I let the inherent transparency of the paint and the bleeding colors caused by lots of water lead me to each next step until it said "done".

More Plein Air in Maine

 

If not the lake, then the boats... Morning Mirror shows the sky reflecting in the ultra-still lake in the early morning. Though the water was like glass, the boat managed to spin ever so slowly so the challenge came in capturing the shadow each time around.  Little Sailboat was a challenge as the light changed every ten minutes while I was painting.  I wanted to capture the gray from an overcast day but sure enough the sun came out, went back in, rain started, clouds rolled back and I just sat and watched it all, moving my paper inside during one rainy spell.  Hobie was painted in a strong wind under cloudy skies and I just tried to get the feeling of it down as fast as possible.  It is fascinating how many colors the lake water can be given the weather conditions and time of day.  And you thought water was blue.

A Lake in Maine

I joined the MacLeods for a getaway at their camp in Maine.  Kyle MacLeod joined me for some plein air painting in their yard at Bonny Eagle Pond, Buxton Maine.

It may seem daunting to fly with painting supplies but non flamables can be checked.  I made sure all the paint bottles were taped closed and double bagged all paint in plastic.  Paper and brushes were no trouble at all but I had to skip the easel.  A picnic table works fine.

                                                     This is a view across the lake.  

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Continuing summer painting - there is no subject matter like fresh produce.  I ate this tomato for lunch after painting it.  Sun-warmed tomatoes off the vine are delicious any time.