Westview Sunset

After I finished up with guiding my pastel class I followed one of my students over to the beach for this view. It just got better and better. Not much time though when the sun is setting. More challenge and gut reactions to the painting of it. Not much time to analyze. It is better.
This an alla prima painting also. Alla prima means " all at once " It was done the next day after the Mystic River View.

~ Jennifer

Mystic River View

Painting is finished. One day. Done. Doing the sketch ahead was helpful in mixing the colors ahead of painting time. More trouble posting this then painting it! It was the Operator... as usual. That is why you may see three today.

~ Jennifer

Mystic River Sketch

Every trip out deserves to come back with a painting.. With Gas prices as high as they are it is only good business. This one is a 10x10 oil on linen. Now I am inspired to go back to the location with my 36x36, and attempt it on a large scale.
Should be fun.

~Jennifer

Late Light Spring

Spring is really starting to take hold. The weather has been warm and the views spectacular. This afternoon light really hits the new buds of this tree just so.. I wait for this every year.. Have to go back for the big painting. Soon.

~ Jennifer

Winter Brook

Had to travel North to find the view for this painting. Following the snow line can be an adventure. I don't know where I will find the view that grabs my interest as I don't know well the areas I am driving. Just looking for the most snow with the good light. This day in New Hampshire was above zero at least.....
~ Jennifer

Devil's Hopyard

Almost the end of the winter paintings. Would have loved to have had more snow days.
~Jennifer

Early Cool

Sunrise yields some lovely views. The quiet time.