Spring in Yellowwood, April 14, 2021
Spring is the perfect time to get out in the forest for plein air oil painting. The forest goes from wide open spaces and long vistas to a closed canopy of green in a short, 2-3 week period.
This spot on Sciscoe Creek is along my regular daily, three mile, hiking trail. Weaving the layers of paint, I work to capture the beauty and spirit of Yellowwood Forest during the seasonal, spring, change over. The delicate pinks, yellows, spring greens, and violets are almost abstract but still convey a recognizable scene of the forest, along the creek. I was having too much fun painting this one and had to force myself to stop before I ruined it.
The finished painting, "Spring in Yellowwood, April 14, 2021"
Field Notes
I write my field notes on the back of the painting when I get home. "62° 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunny, some clouds. Tied Jack. Tommy knocked over my pochade and tripod. Had to fish my knives and brush out of the creek. Towards the end, I have to tie Tommy, too. Greening up, redbuds in bloom. "Spring in Yellowwood, April 14, 2021." Plein air oil."
Thanks for following along. I'm so happy to bring some of the beauty and peace of the forest into people's lives.
Happy trails,
Charlene
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