Painting Day at Reid's Orchard

Our little group met at Katie Lowing's home and painted at Reid's Orchard. It was a nice clear day, but cold and windy.

I went off in search of my spot and settled on this big old beech tree with a view back to the west and some heavily mulched crops and an old barn.

Here are some photos from the day and the completed painting.

Here is the beginning of the painting. I usually start with a quick sketch with some Winsor&Newton Bright Red to get an idea going.

Also, this was the christening of my new 11"x14" Open Box M palette and panel holder with Manfrotto tripod...huge step up in equipment for me.

Here it is when I stopped for lunch. Pretty much done.

And the completed painting that I had to finish in the studio as I had to leave and get home to meet the kids getting off the bus. Otherwise I would have completed it in the field.

Thanks for following along and Happy Thanksgiving.

"Bedded Down For The Winter"

12"x16" oil on panel

plein air