8 April 2011

To Plein Air Or Not to Plane Ayr

A few years ago I started to get interested in Plein Air painting...As a serial procrastinator I never got round to actually doing it although I did get some gear together like a folding chair etc and arty materials to use out in the field...

After todays glorious unexpected sunshine and warmth here in Scotland I'm procrastinating again on this subject...

Only thing I'm concerned about once the basics are down on the board/canvas is that too many things are going on and constantly changing...

So with this in mind I think I shall get so far and take a snap and finish the work off in the studio...

Here's Some on my current favourite gessoed hardboard which gives a textured finished appearance I like...

Not pure plein air I agree...but close enough for me...I think...