It was my first plein air experience this weekend. Plan was to go to a public park in the morning, but it was raining and hence we decided to go to the terrace of our office which was nearby. There were 3 of us (PC, Gopi and self) It was very cloudy and we did not have a single good view to paint. We settled down with the best option and started off. Painting outside was difficult as compared to painting inside with all comforts. We started at 8:30 and had to wrap up by 10:30.
The painting that I had made was one of the worst paintings that I have ever made (the painting at the top of this post). But I guess that’s how life is and it presented me with a good learning experience. Nevertheless if anyone can leave any tips regarding plein air painting it would be great.
Later I also made a quick painting of the same on a 5"x7" sheet just to redeem myself :). But that too was bad. Here is that one.
5 comments:
Not that bad. Drawing and perspective is good in both of them.Sky in first one is also nicely painted.
Thanks Ajay. Coming from a plein air specialist those words were great. I guess next time I go plein air I'll keep the entire day free for painting only.
making mistakes is good, provided you learn from them :)
I know you were restless till you went back home to paint the second !
I tink you have done better job with the buildings and tress in 2nd, but for the sky
PC. Bang on. Sky is a goner in the second.
I prefer the freshness of the first one. The sky is really wonderful.
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