On the Beach

It rained pretty well all day. It eased this afternoon to a drizzle, so I went out prowling. Basically looking for shelter, and then painting whatever was in front of me. I ended up at Tahunanui Beach. The best thing going for me was this old macrocarpa. Back lit of course. The sun made a valiant attempt but soon gave up. I spent most of my time wrestling with the foreground.

Drips down my neck didn't help. Grin. Never mind. One of the more interesting qualities of oil paint is that when mixed with water they form an emulsion that seems to stick once the water evaporates back in the studio.

My jeans are wet from mid thigh downward. Very clammy driving home afterward. I'm just going to write this, and after posting it I'm having a hot shower and then cooking some dinner.

"The plein air painter is a man of many parts,
And most of them are standing in the rain..."

(From a poem I wrote a couple of years ago. Heh."



15099. "On the Beach" oil on panel. 8x10 in. $150

Any plein air painting from this blog may be purchased by emailing me at

rosswhitlock@inspire.net.nz

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