Painting outdoors can be fun . . . .and challenging
 

Before I settled on the spot where I set up my easel to do this painting, I actually did a little hiking along the river trails . . . something I haven't done in ages. A little more difficult than in the past, and last night my feet really screamed at me . . . but I have to get out and hike until I can no longer! I have missed the feel of the tree-canopied earth, and the smells of cedar and pine, the sounds of birds keeping territorial boundaries, the peace that nature can bring to the heart . . .

So, I set up my easel and my huge box of pastels that I have assembled for a workshop I will attend in three weeks. . . .and this is what I did in about two hours:

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Emerald Green, 7" x 9" pastel on Fabriano Roma

You are really good :D

I can't wait to have time to paint again- I tried acrylics for the first time about a month ago - coastal scene. - it's in my profile album.
it's still in process LOL- have to fix the hills, the grass, and add some more details...

but I love taking my paints out on the patio to work - i get kind of messy in the house:o

yes Jo she is very talented, that is nice, thank you for sharing all your work, i like your art works

nice to take the time
 

hi L H
some times when hiking along a trail, with a heavy pack it would be nice to take the time, to sit and take in a point on the track, so glad you did, another luvly image really captures the mood

Vini :confused:

your works really ARE something else....

and what's great about it is that you are sharing them, for free...thanks!

:)

you have a real talent there :)

That's beautiful, such a peaceful scene. Thanks for sharing that and keep up the good work. Did you ever give those pix as gifts? I bet people would love to receive them.

more awesome work!! thanks for sharing! ....

people say/teach - to do something that you love everyday, even if it's for an hour or two ... and look what you can do!!

very impressed and appreciative of your works! please continue inspiring us!! thanks!!

That's awesome! Now I want to run away and go fishing!

I love it.


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