Fall plein air oil painting
A couple days ago, I was so tired I went to bed at 8 p.m. I think the last time I went to bed at 8 p.m., I was six years old. Naturally, when I went to bed so early, and fell right to sleep, I woke up super early, like 2-3 a.m. So I read until I fell asleep again. Then woke up and read some more until I fell asleep again. Finally got that much needed RR&R, rest, relax, & read.
Crazy, busy time. Earlier, a couple mornings ago, I wanted to just snuggle into my warm bed piled with dogs and a cat and sleep, rest, read, and relax all day. But, I had things to do, people to meet, and deadlines looming. So I sprung out of bed and kept going.
Winter just really makes me want to hibernate. Tuck into home with a fire going, Christmas lights twinkling both inside and outside, and a good book. Actually sleep 7-8 hours. I used to think I would use January to get caught up on painting but usually just got caught up on sleeping. The days are so short that even getting up at dawn isn’t good enough. I blink and the sun is setting.
But I love the different rhythm of winter. The dogs get walked much earlier and I am still often coming home in the dark. But then there is a long stretch of working inside, uninterrupted. Fewer outside distractions once I have brought in firewood, picked a few wild greens, shoveled any snow.
And just now catching up with my blog. Wow! What a whirlwind! So many projects and events, my head was spinning.
I must apologize for being so behind in sharing new paintings with you. I never even got to the rest of the fall plein air paintings! Then I did a series of 6″ x 6″ minis. They were supposed to be part of the Christmas Art Launch but when I moved that up three weeks, there was no way to get the minis done in time.
So, I don’t really know where to start.
I guess I’ll go in order and start where I left off with the plein air paintings from the fall season. This painting was not part of the Christmas Art Launch so you’ve never seen it until now.
This lovely plein air painting is one of my favorites from the fall season this year. Drought like conditions made for a very dry autumn and a pretty dry creek. I used some artistic license and added a touch of water in the creek.
Luscious details that capture the vibrant energy of the forest and bring it into our living spaces.
So yummy I could eat it!
Signature Detail
I wrote my field notes on the back of the painting but the painting is out in the gallery and it is pouring rain right now so I don’t want to go fetch it. So, the notes will remain a mystery.
That’s it for now. Glad to share the latest plein air painting!
Happy Trails!
Love and hugs,
Charlene
P.S. The studio/gallery is open all month. Just call me, 812-988-4497, or email me, Char@CharleneMarsh.com, and let me know when you would like to visit Brown County.
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