An hour and a half. 3 dog walkers. A few drops of rain and lots of flies. The pyramidical Oasis is a swimming pool. I'm practising plein air painting in preparation for a 4-hour competition in a seaside resort next month. I was sitting on my folding chair and balancing watercolours on a board on my knees, with a waterpot tied to my bike rack. Not ideal. Over the next few weeks, I will be improving my equipment and arrangements, for working outdoors in acrylic. I'll take an easel with me, and work for longer. |