I intended to sketch/paint the old windmill and truck or the Colorado River and Old Iron Bridge. As I was checking which view to use I found this old fountain in disrepair. The shadows and light caught my eye.
Number 1, delapitated - this fountain was up against a deck/walkway in pieces. It was full of rain water and junk .. no fish or clean water.
I used a variety of pastels on a new piece of Colourfix dark rust colored sanded paper. 12 x 9 inches. It is a bit darker than it shows here. I forget that when you paint outside it is good to paint a couple of shades lighter for when it comes back inside. I take the photos in direct sun and it is about how it looked when I painted but not how it looks without a light on it. So beware, plein air painters. Lighten up!
4 comments:
nice shadows :)
Thanks, Jennifer Rose, the light and shadows did catch my eye. I should have sat on a bench to paint for a better angle. Anyway, it is a sketch and will be wiped now that I have a photo. :-)
That is not your usual bright painting, but the darks and lights are great.
Bag Blog, yes, painting outside can fool me. I really need to remind myself that the light makes it seem darker when you bring the painting inside. I'm always attracted by light.
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