We camped next to a wonderful stream and my boys spent hours jumping from a rocky outcrop and a few tree branches into the clear but frigid waters below.We ventured to the beach at Whangamata, hired canoes and paddled up the estuary, we ate fish and chips on the beach, they rode their bikes and I got a paint in once or twice. Everyone was very content, the days had a natural rhythm to them and we all got to do what we all wanted to do. I even read 2 books!
I painted this early one morning as the sun was rising. Charles got up early to go for a mountainbike ride and I took the opportunity to paint this scene. I had to hurry as the light changed very quickly!
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| Early morning campsite 20 x 28cm oil on paper |
I took lots of photos for future paintings, made lots of notes and Notan sketches and I hope that I will be able to work up some of the photos when it is cold and raining and I feel like a blast of summer. I am really enjoying my plain air painting, but I will tell you more about my adventures next time including the woman who let her dog jump on my oil paint covered palette!!!
Looks like a wonderful place to spend time relaxing, playing. Nice that you show the photo of where you set up too. Paintings look great. Like the one of the fish! Just completed the 30 Day challenge, and it was grueling, but I do have a feeling of accomplishment. I know that will be hard for you to read, with small children underfoot.
ReplyDeleteKeep painting, Ellie