Plein aire of Caretaker's window finished

Returned to the Caretaker's window out in Tipp City, Ohio. Although it was in and around the same time of day; atmosphere and light had changed. What was working the day before in color did not feel or look right. (May also be that when working on a piece for more than a day or two the initial excitement leaves-literally).

Have worked on two plein aire pieces for The Secret Window theme for The Artist Challenge theme. Presentation will be after 8pm (local- EST) Come join us (artists of the challenge). For those who like to read-
stop over at the INFERNO on the same site for the writer's rendition of THE SECRET WINDOW

window in work plein aire

day two of plein aire piece. Getting a late start-resisted the urge to work on the piece in studio. No rain, chilly but doable weather to paint in.

Plein air painting

When painting on site, lighting influences more than the painting. Always lay down the composition as quickly as can. Try to add shadow and light areas in the beginning. Take an image (of the actual area) before drawing and shortly after the concept is down to check these areas when laying in the paint. With the sun moving quickly in the fall air your window of opportunity closes quickly.

the Original site of The Artist Challenge

Bobby will tell you the secret window is at the back of the old witch’s house. Some people think eyes are a secret window into our soul. The law will tell you that forensics is a secret window of a crime. And a fortune teller will claim it’s her crystal ball.

What do you think a secret window is and how would you define it? We’re anxious to know.

This is your reminder 'THE SECRET WINDOW' is our next theme. Due date Saturday OCTOBER 16th.

GO HERE TO PARTICIPATE if your a writer and GO HERE if your an artist

And one other thing. Let’s make this our little secret.

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