Tonight was the kick off for the Stems Plein Air event at the Overland Park Arboretum. After wining and dining us artists, we headed into the garden for a two hour quick paint! After scouting the grounds, I landed in this spot - the waterfall, reflections, allium and sculpture all struck a chord for me. I first did this in pen and ink, but as the color deepened in the golden hour, I knew I'd have to hike back to the car for my oils! So, after that first hour, I framed and turned in my ink, then returned to paint it in oil. I adjusted my composition slightly as the peachy light was growing in the sky. With only 45 minutes to paint, I painted like a crazy woman, knocking in those masses and getting those lights and darks marked. The light is fleeting at this hour, so speed is a must. I finished at the sounding of the horn and turned it in on time! Two hours well spent indeed! Painting number 1941 in 1941 days.
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