Plein Air Abstract...On The Patio...

Painting any large expressive abstract (40in x 40in x 1.3in) means I have to brave the elements and check the weather forecast for any sign of the wet stuff heading my way here in Scotland...

Yesterday the weather played ball so I took the opportunity to attempt to create an abstract on the patio outback plein air style...

Anyway here's the results so far...the sides still need to be painted and it also needs a title...

Then after 2 weeks of drying an application of gloss varnish to enhance the acrylic colours and protect the painting...

Plein Air Abstract

On the only day of sunshine this week here in Ayrshire I went outside and played with me paints plus a 30in x 30in canvas and created this...entitled " Expression On A Summers Day " ....

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...