Painting outside from observation sure isn't easy but even though you have no idea what you're doing it's terribly hard to get frustrated. The fresh air, birdsong and the occasional curious passersby creates a wonderful atmosphere where frustration is long gone.
I was quite surprised with myself; it was my very first time painting plein air and somehow I had everything I needed. I was certain that I would find my spot, unpack and be about to start just to realise that I had forgotten something as crucial as paint. Oh well, I'll have plenty of opportunities to do that some other time.
It started to rain which was very fortunate because I had bitten off more than I could chew. For this little plein air study I used a limited palette of gouache: cadmium yellow hue, ultramarine deep, burnt sienna and titanium white. It was really helpful to only have three colours to work with because it simplified the whole process.
My body is already aching to get out there and explore plein air painting some more.
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Pochade pocket box: Guerrilla Painter
Sketchbook: Pink Pig
Gouache: Schmincke
