Potomac River Series XXVI - River Farm
{approx. 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm) – oil on gessoed paper}
Today was a beautiful day! Which meant that Ann, Naomi, and I went out to do a bit of painting, this time we met at River Farm along the Potomac River.
I am having to become a "quick draw" artist because even though I was out there for almost two hours I really only got about 45 minutes total to dedicate towards painting, my "little helper" kept needing attention.
{our setup}
For this painting I blocked in the drawing using perm. alizerin crimson, which is a great foil for all the greens that will end up being in the painting. To create a sense of atmospheric depth I laid in a deep red/purple underpainting for the background trees.
{Naomi all cozy}
{all packed up to head home}
Naomi's stroller also doubles as a pack horse, where I sling some of my plein air supplies on it, so I do not have to physically lug much around, which works out well...
6 comments:
My goodness, look at all the stuff! LOL. Naomi looks adorable! Love the little fingers, so delicate.
Your little helper is adorable! They do require a lot of maintenance, don't they? But such joy they bring!
I love your painting, and am so impressed that you don't just throw in the towel trying to be mommy and artist. I really couldn't do both when my boys were small. My hat's off to you!
Hi Virginia! Yep heading out with Naomi includes a lot of stuff, but it is so worth it!
Thanks Elizabeth :) Naomi has the power to just melt my heart, and I love her being with me when I am out painting.
You are doing great things for yourself and Naomi going out to paint like this. I couldn't face my studio for 6 months after my daughter was born, but it felt SO good to go back! Looks like a really fun day, thanks for sharing.
Hi Sarah, Thanks for sharing how you took time to get back into the studio, I have days where getting into the studio is more than my brain can take and then I have other days where I am super excited to paint.
And getting outside to paint is always one of my favorite experiences and I am so happy that Naomi has been accommodating... I hope she continues to enjoy being outside!
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