I loved painting the little plein air “In Stillness”, along our beautiful St. Croix River. Sometimes a subject is so wonderful it feels like a small canvas just leaves too much ‘on the table’; too much emotion unexplored or unexpressed. The challenges of working large on location make me a better painter. When the light of the day and the mood are fairly constant, though, my odds are greater for holding the impression from beginning to end. Having the color study helps. This was painted over 2 days on location, and finished in the studio. ~Mary
I loved painting the little plein air “In Stillness”, along our beautiful St. Croix River. Sometimes a subject is so wonderful it feels like a small canvas just leaves too much ‘on the table’; too much emotion unexplored or unexpressed. The challenges of working large on location make me a better painter. When the light of the day and the mood are fairly constant, though, my odds are greater for holding the impression from beginning to end. Having the color study helps. This was painted over 2 days on location, and finished in the studio. ~Mary