MIDLAND OUTDOOR PAINTERS




Midland Outdoor Painters (MOP) is an informal group of artists who come together to paint "en plein air" and to offer support and get helpful criticism of their work. This blog has been set up to inform participants in Midland Outdoor Painters of recent activities on a weekly basis. The group meets every Saturday, rain or shine from 9AM to about 11AM. You are welcome to join us with any medium; sketchbook, oils, pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, or just to watch. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. The painting location will be posted here every preceding Thursday by the "location master", a position currently held by Priscilla Olson. She will also email the location to those who choose to be on the MOP mailing list. If anyone has ideas for other places they'd like to paint on future Saturdays, please let Priscilla know by the Wednesday night prior. To be added to the list, enter your email where it says "Follow by Email" or, if you have questions, contact Priscilla at artofpriscilla@att.net

Monday, May 13, 2013

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, May 11

Well, this first Saturday was still a little cold and overcast,
but we were still up for it!  We each chose a view
across the street from the H Hotel.




Priscilla started her painting with a rough drawing to establish the concept,
and also to explore the scale of the subject on the canvas,
 as well as to nail the perspective before beginning to paint.





Vicki's palette and in-progress painting of Pizza Sam's.


Priscilla got just as far as blocking in the color shapes
before her fingers got too cold and she had to pack up.
This one will be finished in the studio.



Priscilla had quit by the time a friend stopped by.
Vicki continued working for a while more.
A morning well spent!

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