Plein Air on the Farm

Last weekend (May 21st), was my first outing of the season with the London Plein Air Group.  We visited the lovely Full Circle Ranch. 

Given my focus on improving my drawing skills, I decided to tackle something a bit more challenging... a tractor!  My nephew Lachlan LOVES tractors (I can't understate how much he loves them), so he was in my thoughts as I worked on this one.  

I got a good start on location, and finished it up in the studio.  It has been interesting experimenting with oils. I am definitely developing a preference for oils when I am paint outdoors.  

Old Red. Oil on Gessoboard, 8x10, plein air

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Photo of Tractor

My easel set up... notice my friend sleeping on my bag.

Here I am, in the zone!