Within the Breeze
The wind is unforgiving today. It gusts about whipping grasses and foliage relentlessly. The ocean air permeates the space with its salty breath. Fall has suddenly arrived with its bright clear colors and crisp air.
I have found a sheltered corner on the beach avoiding some of the wind’s power. Memories of roses prevail as the remaining rose hips bobble in the wind. Their circular forms are smooth and shiny in the bright sunlight. Before long a frosty hand will gently turn their leaves crimson as autumn spreads its charm over the land.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Big Island, Nova Scotia
During the long weekend in September, my husband and I ventured down to Big Island, one of my favorite places to paint en plein air. It was an extremely windy day! I really wasn’t sure if I would be able to paint with comfort. Luckily, I found a small corner on the beach, somewhat sheltered from really huge gusts of wind. I became captivated with the swaying of tall grasses and their silhouette against the bright clear sky. Happily, I was able to complete a small plein air painting at one of my favorite painting locations!
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This is another awesome painting. Love the periwinkle sky, red rose hips and green leaves. Nice work from such unfavorable weather conditions.
You’d never know it was a windy day in this painting. The colors are great! Even though the blooms have faded, there is always something still so unique about the form of the plant. You look so sweet with your painting set up. I’m amazed at all of the detail you paint on a small surface. I didn’t realize the size until I saw it on your easel in the photo.
Cheryl
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