| Week two in Laurie's class I brought this 9"X12" sketch that I did at Wakami Lake Provincial Park. I figured that if I went big with it I could get more layers of clouds and increase the sense of depth. I always finished a painting in one sitting. When working outside it is very difficult to go back to the same location with the same conditions. Finishing a plein air painting inside usually kills the freshness. |  |
I worked on this 20"X24" painting for a full class (about 5 hours) and put it away for two weeks. It was close but it still needed some work. I brought it back to class and put in a few more hours on it. I am really excited about this one. These aren't masterpieces but I have made the jump to painting larger from my sketches. I have always found the idea intimidating however I can now see me spending a lot of time in my studio at the lake.
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