Summer camping trip

We went camping for a week, a summer highlight for our family. I took my painting gear in a hope I would get a chance to sneak away and paint for an hour or two. I did and was very happy to paint along the Wentworth stream, close to the swimming hole which satisfies my boys obsession for jumping from heights into dark, cold water. Repetitively.

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I love this meadow! 

I had to paint fast…the sun was chasing me further and further back into the trees.I shall have to pick the leaves and bugs out of the painting when it has dried!

Plein air spring painting

Spring brings warmer weather, lots of rain and LOTS of wind!! I almost lost the easel a few times today..gusts sprang up quickly and I had to be pretty nimble on my feet to prevent my painting landing face first in the paddock! A workout and a painting session, all rolled into one! I can only imagine I offered the cows in the paddock behind me some slightly humorous entertainment for the morning. You're welcome.

oil on canvas
25 x 50 cm

The clouds were scudding across the sky.....I just had to go for it!!