March 2020 on the Brattleboro Common

(C) 2020 Dale DiMauro

Today was a beautiful day in Brattleboro, VT as the temperature reached into the fifties with glorious sun. As I headed out after lunch to a prior commitment I thought it might be a good day to squeeze in a plein air.

However, this was painted later on at home. Since I hadn't painted outside in awhile I kept fussing with my materials and approach and noticed a stiff breeze. I did manage to take a photograph which inspired this watercolor.

That background wash behind the trees I am proud of. I took a gamble and mixed three primary colors which often gives you a gray and dropped in some red to get some variation. It seems like I learn something every time I paint with watercolors. A little growth spurt is always welcome.