The High Road

Day 4 of plein air painting on Cape Breton and I was truly enjoying myself. I'm really pleased with this one. 

The weather cooperated beautifully. I chose to paint this little path down to a lake on the opposite side of the ocean. You can see I tucked my brush holder into the outside pocket of my carpet bag. It worked fine. If you look closely you can see I also occasionally slipped my working brushes into the paper towel tube and my trash bag hangs from the tripod.

Loosely blocking in the composition with burnt umber, I wanted to include the patch of wildflowers in the bottom left corner.

Except for the final touches, the painting is nearly finished. You can see my palette and brush cleaner. I also use the big rubber band to hold my view finder.

Life is sweet...isn't it?

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
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