en plein air

The unpainted sketch

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

This weeks outdoor painting morning was to be in a local park as spring seems to be coming in a little earlier this year and the blossoms and early flowers are showing their colours. After a wander through the scented garden, a view of the themed flower beds, and a walk around the perimeter of the park we decided to abandon the watercolours and oils in favour of coffee and cake on a garden deck, with relaxed and thoughtful conversation about art and life.

We artists need sometimes to take the time to be refreshed, to connect and encourage one another, without feeling guilty about the unpainted sketch.