Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Main Street Gem

When I headed out to paint this afternoon,  my intention was to paint the shops on Main Street - with plenty of people walking the streets.   Once on location,  I couldn't settle on a view.  The light wasn't right,  or I couldn't set up where I wanted with the extreme wind,  or I just wasn't  "feeling it".  But this house is inspiring.   I remember when it was run down years ago,  and now it is in the glory of it's former days.   I LOVE it when this happens!   I am again using my limited palette,  but I am rethinking that decision for spring.  Many things are blooming now,  and the grass is turning green - so I think I'll need to load a warm and cool of the primaries in my Altoids tin!   It was 70 degrees when I finished - and so windy,  I had to try several shots before I could get one in focus!  My hand and easel were really blowing with the gusts!   Painting number 1518 in 1518 days :)

12 comments:

  1. Love this. You are so good with mixing paints and getting the light just right. Well done.

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  2. A delightful painting Tammie - especially in all those weather conditions! You did so well :D)

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  3. I always look forward to your new paintings. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  4. Every time I visit here I see and love your gorgeous landscapes Tammie!!!

    Happy PPF!!!

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  5. Great painting done in challenging weather conditions. 1517 paintings in 1517 days is awesome!Thanks for visiting my blog and for the thoughtful comments.

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  6. Wow 1517 paintings in 1517 days, I would love to know what your daily schedule is like. This is a really wonderful piece.

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  7. That is a gorgeous painting, that home has great bones!! Impressive work as always!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. You are so good a Plein air paintings. You capture the feeling of the day.

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  9. What a lovely house! And so good that it was renovated! I'm sure the new owners would love to have this picture ... :-)

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  10. It's beautiful. So happy that you shared that with us and so happy that someone preserved that old house just so you could paint it.

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  11. It's a beautiful painting, Tammie.

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