
Hoisington’s Post Harvest
December 1, 2010Following yesterdays storm, we were dealing with cold temperatures and wind chill (the term wind chill would be so much more comfortable if heard in the summer). I decided to do a small painting in my studio in the morning and venture out this afternoon. I assumed that the temperatures would be warmer. I also figured that the afternoon sun would add a spark of interest to some of the regular scenery.
Flipped through some photos and decided to work this autumn scene. I kept the painting smaller for three reasons. (1) I wanted to get a few more small paintings done for the upcoming display at The Next Picture Show. (2) I wanted to finish this one quickly so that I could get out and paint this afternoon. (3) I wanted to try and capture a plein air feel from a photograph.
The painting went as I had anticipated, fast and fresh. Good thing too. I went out to paint in the afternoon. The first few sites which I visited did not spark my interest the way I had hoped that they would. I settled on a spot and the work just did not come together. I ended up with a pooh-pee painting that never made it off the easel. I wish more of life’s errors and mistakes could be as easily wiped away with mineral spirits and a rag.
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