Quick posting here.
I was out just after sunup with major winds and overcast conditions. The canvas was bouncing around like crazy, which only added to the pleasure I took in spending about two more hours carving away at this. Kept me from getting fussy on the second day.
I should be using my old Anderson easel, but the half-box is (unbelievably) holding it’s own just fine. Wore me out, fighting the wind for that long. The sunlight arrived, giving me a chance to study the greens more closely, along with everything else. I love paint without a medium…it’s harder work, but it’s a solid underpinning, no glare or stickiness. Big bristle brushes, a Raphael size 22 was one I noticed I used a lot. I want an exciting, developed surface quality, and the canvas seems perfect for what I’m intending.
One newish thing ( it seems new but I’ve been doing it a couple years) is the mixing of all my greens from blues, reds, and yellows. I think the one and only place outdoors where I still use Viridian is in the ocean.
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