Landscape painting

(C) 2018 Dale DiMauro

Now that this long winter is finally passing I am eager to paint some landscapes. Since last fall I have upgraded my plein air supplies and am equipped to get back outside in the warmer weather.

I now have in my arsenal a new easel for outdoor painting which sets up quickly. In addition, I have various shoulder bags to transport supplies depending on how involved I want to get. At times I find an available picnic table to paint at, which does not require me to bring as much stuff. For my birthday I just ordered a sun umbrella which will attach to any easel leg. This will provide shade and cut down on glare when working outside. 

I did a plein air version of this watercolor last summer. However, this is a studio painting I recently started. Lately, I have been yearning to paint a building in the landscape. For me there is something about seeing the ground and plants re-emerge and give life to the buildings in the landscape.