Prairie Sunset

Had so much fun painting on Monday. Just left all the rules behind and painted till I was happy then stopped. I have ruined so many paintings by over thinking and reworking. I actually like the bush shapes maybe because as George Cole says less is more with trees. 

I watched a tutorial by Carol Marine on photographing art work and will try working outside in indirect light. Never like the photo as well as the painting. Of course the last several days have been windy and cloudy so that makes it fun. NOT. 

My third place winner

Here is the painting that won third place in Sterling Ks. It will be for sale at the May 10th Hutchinson Art Fair. Or just email me for information. 

Blue Cup

I have a friend who wants some coffee cups for her new condo. I like to paint several and let my customers pick. She chose one in red tones so have this one for sale . It is a 6x6' oil.

Spring Tulips

The tulips are in full bloom. Thought I would paint some I saw in the neighbors yard. Trying to stay loose.

Headed for Water

This poor painting has had so many revisions but I just can't let it go. The sky is so nice and will see what you think of this. I just can't seem to get it to go green it wants to be an early spring painting. 

Greening Up

I am really trying to take advantage of this nice weather by doing as all painting out doors. The temperature is mild and the wind not to extreme. I am also now photographing my paintings on the front porch with better light. I think the colors are more true to the painting. 

The tree rows are barely green but the wheat is really green. Soon it will be just shades of bright green everywhere my least favorite time to paint. I really like more earthy tones. But I'll try. 

Redbuds in Rice Park

The weather is finally warming up here. Decided I needed to head out for some plein air painting. Took my 97 Miata because I get paint on everything. I used my new Open L box which is simple to use and light weight. I have debated on what to get and this seemed to fit our windy Kansas weather best. I painted redbuds in the park. Had fun just being outside and painting. 

Blue and Brown

Today was my day to work in the McPherson gallery. I brought my new thumb box by Guerilla Painter. I bought this to take when we travel. I thought it would be easy to get out of the truck for quick plein aire painting. Very easy to hold on my lap or set on a table. Hold just a few colors which might also simplify painting. I used it today at the gallery and painted this cow with shadows.