Finally, here are a couple photos of my new paint box I made with my father-in-law Loren while up in Washington recently. This paint box is designed to be carried with a shoulder strap and has the capacity to hold up to 4 wet paintings. The palette removes to show ample space to haul brushes, knives, and paint. I plan to take this hiking with me, set up the box on top of a tripod and paint on site, “plein aire.” Plein aire is a French term meaning painting outside, on site, and completing a painting study in one standing. Many plein aire painters attach an umbrella to their easel to keep the lighting uniform over their painting. Hopefully, I can just find a spot of shade to stand in. Many people who see my paintings have asked me if I paint plein aire because my loose, vibrant style reminds them of other plein aire paintings they have seen. So, now I’m geared up to do just that! I’ve included two extra photos of my new cedar fence. I loaded up just about enough cedar planks from my father-in-laws stash to complete this 23 foot section of fence to divide our driveway from the backyard. I really like how it turned out, rustic, varied, and unique.
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| planted a few things as well |