Bad glare but you get the idea...
When you have a limited amount of time, you can't spend an hour loading equipment in the truck and searching for the perfect scene, so, I did this from the driveway of my house as the moon rose slowly and silently over the trees - and apartment buildings - across the street. Okay, not very romantic, I know, but there was plenty of color and values to paint. I enjoyed the two different light sources and was able to use my Ott light with an extension cord, another advantage of painting close to home. (I have some long extension cords, but they do have limits ;). My wife was gone for the evening, but the dog got to watch the whole process and every time I got cold, I just went inside for another cup of coffee. Not a bad setup, with the whole process taking about 90 minutes
I do like to roam, sans extension cords, and find a picturesque location when I have the chance, but if time is limited then pick something at hand and just do it. Even if you scrape it off, it is time spent with your paints, and that is never wasted.
It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, time spent with one's art is never time wasted. So... sieze the day! ;}
Thanks, Catherine. :)
ReplyDeletemy favorite part...the golden lights lower left. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Celeste. I think, in the end, that was also my favorite. Who ever thought sodium lights would add beauty to a painting :)
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a line from Lawrence of Arabia where he says, "I can't answer for the place, only for myself." And yes, just do it. It's often better to have a full failure than half a success. Good painting.
ReplyDeleteBill, thanks for your kind words and comments. I agree about failures, as they usually add up to success eventually. As they say, the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. Take care, and I'll be back at your blog often in the future.
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