June 19
by Deborah on 7/2/2010 1:30:48 PM
June Grass
Redemption! We painted at the Howard County Conservancy today and as always it was truly inspiring. The weather was perfect, the June landscape was at its loveliest, and I had a score to settle after my debacle the previous week. We had a good turnout, too, including some new people, like Maria, who I hope will be able to join us at other sessions. I was drawn to the way the morning light came past the leafed-out trees and fell on the high grass. Someone on the Conservancy staff had mowed a path through the grass, which provided a nice focal point for the piece I did, which I’m calling “June Grass” (not very imaginative, I know), which is posted here. Among the bad habits I’m trying hard to break this season (the first being over-attention to detail) is my tendency to go too dark. I’m making a conscious effort to start with lighter shadow shapes, which will then affect all the ensuing color choices I make, resulting in a higher-key painting. I think this piece was a good start at that: we’ll see if I can keep it up.
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