tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060361933367885698.post1070488335836086945..comments2024-02-27T14:27:20.680-08:00Comments on fresh off my dusty easel, pastels by christine dimauro: Plein Air, May 17 at Sunset Harbor, Pastel, 7" x 8"Christine DiMaurohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961590353428831288noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060361933367885698.post-71848571806167254662014-05-20T21:59:02.757-07:002014-05-20T21:59:02.757-07:00Thanks David. I do find that tweaking is a great ...Thanks David. I do find that tweaking is a great way to learn, especially when trying to figure out plein air. There is so much going on, between the sun, wind, temperature, the abundance of information, bugs, etc. I find myself easily distracted from the task at hand. I am not at all worried about getting a painting to frame, for me I need to be able to figure this out, and to apply what I've learned to studio work. If I actually get something really good from a plein air outing, that's a bonus. I really do find plein aire very difficult, but I'm stubborn, and I'll keep at it. The more I do it the more I'm starting to enjoy it, so that's a good thing!Christine DiMaurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961590353428831288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060361933367885698.post-8864329653498569872014-05-20T17:52:34.293-07:002014-05-20T17:52:34.293-07:00You did a great job here Chris. I don't subsc...You did a great job here Chris. I don't subscribe to the theory that you shouldn't tweak a plein air piece on the studio, there are plenty of pro artists who do, you just gotta be careful to not go too far! The changes you made are definitely an improvement. You've conquered all other modes of pastel painting, I'm sure you'll achieve plein air painting skills to your satisfaction as well.David Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303137335737257197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060361933367885698.post-6087516354124997042014-05-20T08:15:00.334-07:002014-05-20T08:15:00.334-07:00Thanks Donna! Yes, I need all the time in the wor...Thanks Donna! Yes, I need all the time in the world when it comes to plein air. I find I can get very distracted, and overwhelmed with all that information. I fiddle with them to learn, I don't view them as anything other than a means to an end, if I think of them as precious I won't get anywhere with the process. Each one is disposable, and sometimes I get one that is somewhat okay...lol... plein aire is the bane of my existence...lol...<br />Christine DiMaurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961590353428831288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060361933367885698.post-19899152102950695172014-05-20T07:45:29.597-07:002014-05-20T07:45:29.597-07:00I like the changes you made, Chris, and thanks for...I like the changes you made, Chris, and thanks for explaining why you made them. There is a better sense of harmony now. It's no wonder we fiddle with plein airs when we get home. Sometimes you really need to have time to figure out how the painting could be better.Donna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129186863757507990noreply@blogger.com