A Ray Of Hope - plein air study 12" x 9"Yellowstone Lake Oil on linen
I've painted at the Lake many, many times. It can be a tricky place to paint because of the weather - volatile and often windy. But this day was a gift - even though there were storm clouds, the wind held off until I finished the painting. If you look close, you'll see some sand that blew into my wet paint! I'm using this study for a larger painting I'm just beginning.
Canyon on the Lamar - plein air study 9" x 9" Lamar River Oil on linen
My plein air set up is very portable. So it's fun to go into more remote places of Yellowstone Park to paint - places many people never see. I hiked in, carrying my easel and painting supplies in my back pack. When I found 'the spot', the best vantage point was on a rock in the Lamar River. I have a habit of stepping back often to see my painting. I had to curtail that on this one! While I painted, two eagles soared and circled above me. I don't think it gets any better...
