The Watercolor Board

(C) 2017 Dale DiMauro

It was a gorgeous day here in Vermont. This afternoon I sought to get outside and take advantage of the good weather we have been having. I took a trail walk through the local woods and strapped my kayak on the car for an afternoon paddle.

This was my set-up for plein air painting, in the late afternoon, on a nearby pond. Recently, I purchased a new mount, which holds the paper in place as tight as a drum. This frame stretches the paper which is important in preventing buckling which causes pigment to settle in the low spots whether you want that to happen or not.

I felt like I got off to a good start on this picture except that passersby delayed my process numerous times. At this time of year I really notice the changing light. Regardless, of the results, I feel good about this painting and the utilization of this new mount.