I had planned to meet the DIS Plein Air Club (affectionately known as Pigment Pandas) in Golden for this paint-out. I spent so much time on the phone getting quotes on the car, that I got there just as the rest of the group were leaving.
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| Golden, CO in the Fall |
No matter, I decided that as long as I made the trip, I was going to make an attempt at a plein air study. It was a beautiful day, and the scenery was wonderful.
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| Nice spot |
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| An enjoyable afternoon. |
I found a good little spot, and enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine, warm weather, and beautiful fall colors.
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| Plein air painting in progress. |
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The finished Plein Air study.
Gouache, 9x12" |
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| Golden, looking great in the late afternoon as I left. |
The end result was a bit more successful in many small ways than previous plein air studies, and I learned a little along the way. Mostly, I was more direct with my color application, and I was much more satisfied with how that affected the process and the resulting study.
Afterward, I took advantage of the opportunity to visit a dear long-time friend who lives literally just down the hill from the spot where I was painting. It was so good to talk, and catch up. We had a few good laughs - we always shared a unique and dry sense of humor.
All in all, it was an awesome day.
:)
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