Here's the underpainting...
I got a fair way through the painting when I looked behind me and saw heavy clouds heading straight for me. Before I had time to throw everything in my back pack and fold up my easel, it was raining. And it got heavier.
I was over 100m from the nearest shelter and had to tread carefully as the paddock is very green, very uneven, very slippery - and uphill all the way. Carrying a French easel with wet painting on-board in such conditions is not the most fun a person can have in a day.
So here's how things looked when I made it to shelter in a nearby shearing shed.
I'd been standing down that valley, off to the right of the photo, when the rain hit. I was somewhat damp by now.
I plonked the almost-finished painting on an easel back in the studio, let it dry, then added a few finishing touches. Here's how it ended up.
Narpyn Creek.
30x40cm oil on board.
© Andy Dolphin
© Andy Dolphin
Looking at it with fresh eyes, I think I need to go back and try again on a day when the sun plans to hang around a while. This one goes in "the pile". It happens.
I really love this painting. You have such a talent for making things look easy and I know that means you are really talented. I am such a beginner that I easily get frustrated and futz so much with my paintings they are not interesting. Thanks for sharing. Your work is awesome.I will keep checking back.
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