On Wenesday, plein air artists were invited to paint at Augusta Shores, a beautiful development of upscale homes, surrounded by lakes, green areas and outcroppings of stone. The residents planned a great day complete with box lunches , a wine and cheese reception during the judging, and a wonderful chili supper. The only thing the residents couldn’t provide was a nice day. It was cold and rainy ALL day! As I drove around this beautiful area in the rain, my eyes rested on 2 bright red kayaks that were lying on the shores of the boat launch area. This was the only spot of color in the area! I drove down to the boat launch area and opened up the hatch of my minivan and set up my easel. I have read about Monet and the other Impressionists who painted in all types of weather, but this was a first for me! I used my new umbrella to cover my palette and proceeded with a smaller canvas. I enjoyed imitating the rocky shoreline with my palate knife and adding the bright red boats to the composition. There were several other artists painting in the area. Just like running a marathon, when you feel the support of others, you do things you probably wouldn’t do on your own. This was a good lesson to learn today.
My entry, “No Kayaking Today” got several looks at the reception that evening.
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