MAA Plein Air First Outing

 We decided to start sooner this year because Spring came so early. And we were not disappointed. 15 artists turned out to enjoy the warm sunny day in Dickinson Square in Manotick.
There were questions about finding an outdoor easel, what paints to bring etc. but mostly the artists spread out and got down to the business of painting. By noon most were ready to pack it in and get away. Before we left a number of artists presented their work for others to see.
Hopefully the weather will be so kind for rest of the outings, but that’s the luck of plein air painting.
Don’t forget bug spray too.
See you all next time.
Charlie


Some may notice the changes that I made to my painting in Manotick on our first painting trip, after I had returned to my studio. I’ve heard it said that ‘ a real plein air painting should start and finish in the field ’. I make changes and colour correct in my studio under indoor lighting. For me, the plein air process plays a major step, part of  the development of a finished painting. Charlie

Dickinson Square, Manotick 12x16 acrylic painted May 23, 2024