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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
On-the-Spotting
By Ritchie Landis Doner Quijano
This season of rain may not be the ideal time to do outdoor painting.
But painters, like boy scouts, will come—whether it’s rain or shine—for they can’t wait for summer. Weather can’t dampen the creative spirit and hamper the footloose. The lure of an outdoor experience is full of excitement and plans of an outing is always anticipated.
When painting becomes the order of the day, time will just fly. And, after a day’s work, it’s invigorating to see work done. The places of interest will vary depending on what the artists intend to paint. They head to the nearest beach to catch the sunrise or sunset in a seascape, or travel high up to the mountains for a breathtaking landscape. And the activity isn’t just for grown-ups, for even kids enjoy it too.
Painting nature is an exercise in seeing because natural light gives objects their true color. Also known as on-the-spot painting, it's fun to do in groups. There is no ideal size for canvass to bring, but the 18 inch x 24 inch is preferred among seasoned artists, or perhaps a smaller-sized canvass so the painting can be finished in less than a day.
Urban or rural settings have their own characteristics. Urban areas within city-limits are dominated by structures, while rural places offer a pastoral image of a laid-back life with its pristine landscape.
So why not try some on-the-spotting activity over the weekend? The atmosphere alone spells the difference in the ambience and look of studio-made works. The weather doesn’t matter at all, for artists will always find the perfect spot to paint away from the elements. Their secret is to hide in the shade to stay away from the sun’s heat, and when it drizzles, they still paint in the shade to keep themselves dry. It’s why they say...“the weather is fine all day”.
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