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| Olana Overlook, 6X8, Carol L. Douglas |
Painting at a site for the first time is kind of like dating in middle school—you’re drawn to flash. It takes a while to see the quality in the quieter subjects. This is the third retreat I’ve painted at Olana. I’ve gotten the big vistas out of the way and am starting to be drawn to deeper, more intimate views.
Compared to my mid-Hudson pals, I’m still at a disadvantage. “That’s a lovely little tree,” I said to Jamie Grossman.
“I know,” she answered. “I’ve painted it three times.”
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| Garden Lane, Olana, 8X10, Carol L. Douglas |
In July, I’ll be back at Olana for the Fourth Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Festival. In some ways, yesterday’s painting was reconnaissance.
Since I am tired and rusty, I figured that getting all my gear down to mid-Hudson and actually set up would count as success. Actually painting anything would be a bonus. I opened the cooler in which I keep my paints—only to find that I’d brought my framing tools instead.
You can improvise a lot in painting, but paints are a necessity.
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| Coreopsis, 8X10, Carol L. Douglas. |
Immediately several people jumped forward to offer me theirs. Turns out I had enough loose paint on my palette for the day. But it’s heartwarming to know I have such good friends.
Let me know if you’re interested in painting with me on the Schoodic Peninsula in beautiful Acadia National Park in August 2015. Click here for more information on my Maine workshops! Download a brochure here.
I like "Coreopsis" very much.
I like your writing ("You can improvise a lot in painting, but paints are a necessity.") very much.
Wish I didn't live across the ocean. I'd study with you as much as I could.
Oh, that would be SO grand. Especially because then Dr-Vail-the-Younger might escape from her aerie and come paint with me too!
Thanks for your kind words.
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