Red Umbrella

Set up for my plein air still life class. It's always interesting to see which elements prove to be challenging- in this case it was the chair- not wanting it to be too precisely defined.

Quick Demo

Using big brushes I laid in the shapes quickly. 

I have learned to look longer than I did at first, the excitement of painting outside giving way to looking at my set up, walking around to decide what attracts me most, and perhaps trying a few thumbnails before diving in. It's about holding back a little, so that I can be freer when I do pick up the brush.

Gerbera Daisy

On the easel and I'm waiting to see what will come next. I am never entirely sure; I've increased the left green shape and changed the hue of the bench to relate more to the tabletop. 18x24