Sunshine, showers, and more
A corner of Lacock, Wiltshire.
Here is this Thursday’s plein air painting, from beautiful Lacock, where many period dramas (and Harry Potter) are/were filmed. Loads of timber framed buildings everywhere. Did this in the morning, half-way through which the sun came out.
I had a similar issue with the light as in my visit to Bideford a fortnight ago; ie. it was cloudy to begin with, with little in the way of light at all. This time though, I kept the main building as untouched white paper in the hope that the sun would come out, and it eventually did. I then just added shadows to the other buildings – which I’d already painted – too.
The scene, before the sun came out.
Then, as the showers arrived in the afternoon we took shelter in the pub and watched the England match. A great day with friends, and the football team just about redeemed themselves too.
In other developments, I have 2 articles (a feature on painting outdoors, and a step-by-step of a plein air painting) in a new magazine, which is in the shops next Thursday. Here is the lowdown from the publisher:
Issue two of New Artist magazine on sale now!
We’re pleased to tell you that issue number two is on sale in the UK from 23rd June. Look out for it at WH Smiths and supermarkets, or order your copy online here:
https://www.buysubscriptions.com/special…/new-artist-issue-2
New Artist is a brand new magazine aimed at creative beginners who want to learn more and improve their skills and knowledge. Featuring beautiful still life, landscapes, botanicals and drawings, our full step-by-step guides show you how artists and tutors create their paintings in detail. You’ll enjoy learning tips and techniques advice from professionals and reading interesting features and profiles.
Plus:
l Award-winning techniques to try
l Painting Outside: how to capture the elements.
l Master still life and improve your skills
l Painting portraits: self-portraits, poses & skin tones
l Q & As: your questions answered by experts
l Features on sketchbooks, book illustration and more
l Step-by-step demonstrations by top artists
l Sketching & drawing exercises to practice
l 20% discount on art books!
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