Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Under Gray Skies


"Warm Inside"
oil on canvas panel 9x12 inches
Awarded Third Place, Tustin Plein Air Contest, October 23, 2010
SOLD
Chances of rain today: 60%. I decided to go on the other 40% for no rain, but just in case I set up right under the open hatchback of my car with my painting umbrella up too. Not a drop fell! With very gray skies, the warmly lit interior of this little "oldest building" in Tustin made for a nice subject. The photo of my painting is terrible. It seems that gray skies gray down everything...even paintings I try to photograph outside. On a sunny day, I'll get a good shot and post it later. I had a great time painting and talking to the few people who stopped by.

6 comments:

  1. I wish I had been with you. It looks like a charming place and your painting is wonderful.

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  2. Glad it didn't rain on you! I like that you showed your set up. It looks like you captured a wonderful representation of the original. Can't wait to see it!

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  3. Wow! Even grayed down I can tell you did a beautiful job. Best wishes.

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  4. Hey Karen...I love the way you picture the building in the background of your beautiful painting!

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  5. great spot to paint! gray can be so nice on canvas, especially it can let other color, like red standout much more!

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