Changing Scenery
Though did a lot more lounging than painting while vacationing at a lake cabin last week, I learned some new things about my work.
I brought along only basic paints and canvases. After some time painting, I was missing my oil pastels. I shuffled through the cabin and found some kid’s markers and pens. I used these on top of the dry paint and it turned out MUCH cooler than I had expected. I think pens and markers may be a new addition to my studio tools.
Later that day I got tired of working and lazily left all my paints and canvases out on the picnic table. It wasn’t until later that night, as we sat inside playing cards during a thunderstorm, that I realized I left all that stuff outside! My sis and I ran out into the storm to save the soggy work. The next morning I found that one piece, from either the hot sun, or rain, or a combination of the two, started to crack and peel. I ended up finishing the piece (leaving the crackled paint) and am thrilled with the texture! Lesson learned: pay more attention to the texture of the canvas.
I’ve attached pics of the pieces and some detailed shots below. I think I should vacation more often. :)
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