Yesterday morning I decided to venture out to McLennan’s Mtn. I travel on a dirt road that winds through the woods and offers much subject matter at various times of the day and year. It was a morning where the light was fleeting and darted in and out of a heavy cloud cover. On my tour I came upon several spots that I hope to return to paint.
One spot was especially alluring with a sea of Loosestrife tucked away within a wooded area. However, the lighting was not quite to my liking so I will have to return. I decided to paint a 6x8in. plein air painting of Loosestrife and other weeds that looked fresh and cheerful amongst the summery greens. I love painting intimate little corners in nature. It is so meditative to observe and capture a snapshot of nature with brush and paint! All my senses become engaged. Just listening to the sounds of nature hum around me bring a sense of joy and freedom. During my painting session I accidentally stepped on a wasp’s nest a couple of feet from my easel! Luckily I did not receive their wrath! I just let them settle and kept a short distance away. I had to step back from my easel several times while a few stray wasps came to investigate. After my painting was complete, I sat with my tea and jotted down my written reflection to accompany this piece of work. All and all it was a great plein air session and during the last hour the sun came out in full force!
