Painting the Big Freeze

Posted on 3/24/2015 5:59:47 PM by Brienne M Brown
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Topics: new paintings

Lining Up

Hello everyone!

I had a great vacation last week in Utah visiting friends and family, but since returning I am focusing on getting ready for the Plein Air Convention in Monterey, CA. THREE WEEKS! I am very excited. To help me prepare, I am determined to get out plein air painting at least once a week until I go. So, I planned to go this morning. The weather said it would be sunny and not as cold as yesterday...

We all know how reliable the weather man is... It was overcast and about 24 degrees. Now, in all fairness, it did get sunny and up above freezing later in the day, but not while I was painting. I started out with my sketch, like I always do. Then I drew out my composition on my watercolor paper (Sanders Waterford, 140# Rough). As you can see from the photo above, as I started to get my colors ready the ice crystals started to form. If you think watercolor is difficult, try painting with slush. Nothing mixes very well, but you do get interesting textures.

I was able to get a first wash on my paper, but it never dried. I waited almost 45 min and I was actually feeling more comfortable, but my first wash did not dry. So, I gave up and drove home. My painting dried on the way home and I was able to finish it in my studio. I was a little disgruntled when I saw the sun out later in the afternoon, but I am glad I went out painting even if I didn't get to finish. It reminded me what I love about plein air. It was a very calm peaceful morning, even if it was cold. There were a couple large groups of geese standing along the edge of the ice jumping in and out of the water. It was fun to watch them and listen to them honk. I was able to experience the location while I was there waiting for my painting to dry, well freeze... But, even though I finished my painting at home, I hope I was able to convey the beauty of the place and the peace that I felt.

Lining Up

Watercolor 10" x 14"

If you have not tried to paint on location, I encourage you to give it a try. Take a class or go with a friend! It will make you a better painter and observer. Also, it is a great way to connect with your surroundings and learn more about yourself....

Happy Painting!

Until Next Time,

Brienne

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5 Responses to Painting the Big Freeze

Adding little vodka to your water lowers the freezing point(of the water, not the artist ). There are some water colorists who paint from inside their car when it's cold. There's not much room to work with in my old VW bug, I've sketched from it but have yet to try painting from it. It is a challenge to get a good viewpoint from inside a car

Posted by Elizabeth · via briennembrown.com · 140 months ago

Elizabeth... thanks for the comment. I have painted in my car many times. It does get tight, like you said. Usually, if I am in my car, I paint small. However, it is really hard to get the view you want because being in the car limits your options. But, it is more comfortable and you can dry your painting quicker by using the heater in your car! That is a great trick!

Luckily, it is finally getting warmer here. I think spring has finally arrived, though I probably shouldn't have said that. hahaha

Happy Painting!
Brienne

Posted by Brienne M Brown · via briennembrown.com · 139 months ago

VW bugs are notorious for heating problems. The heater works off from the engine, so it takes some driving before the heat kicks in. It works well going up hill, and not much at idle or downhill.

During the winter, I scout out windows with good views. The library, several coffee shops, a used bookstore and the social security office (I lost my card) all have good views.

Spring is bursting out here. Lilacs, fruit trees and dandelions are in full bloom, and the iris have signs of buds. I stopped by the art store and got some carbazole violet and am going to experiment with getting a good greyed-green for iris leaves. It will also be useful for some of the blossoms.

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