This was also my first time using my new easel outside. I've been using it in the study the past few days and was very pleased with how it handled, inside and out. It's a Beauport "Gloucester style" easel that was tuned up by the good folks at Take it Easel. You'll also see my new paintbox I made to go with the easel. Closed it's about 4" thick and 20" x 20" square. Opened it's huge. Worked great in the windy conditions today.
So here are some pics of my outing. I'll probably take this one further in the studio. It started getting dark and the wind really picked up toward the end.
"Cedar Creek - Snow"
22" x 28", oil on stretched linen
8 comments:
I love hearing about your winter excursion. Tried it once using chemical hand and foot warmers. There was a well-known Pennsylvania impressionist, Edward Redfield, who used to "lash his canvas to a tree" during a winter storm to paint. What we go through for the sake of art. Your painting is great; you don't have much, if anything, more to do. I'm also awed at the size of your canvas for a plein air painting.
What a great way to catch the spirit of the day. I don't think I could paint when it's that cold. My fingers stiffen up.
Good luck with your future excursions. I'm looking forward to seeing the results.
I do not know what is painting outside under a season like that, I hope you don't loose any fingers after this.
:o)
Love the on site photos!
And who is that stoic polar explorer in the new snow boots?
Thanks for the heads up on the artic boots. Hubby and I are checking them out online.
Oh, your post made me smile... scrolling down through the pics and there you are! It was great.
So is the painting.
What is the brand of easel you are using? It look like a convenient setup for plein air.
Thanks for posting - these pics are full of useful information.
Shelley
Great painting and a great post Bill. You certainly looked warm underneath that hat thingie!
Your paintings are so much better than the "real" landscape! This is why I have problems with plein aire -- I don't know how to edit! Fabulous job!
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