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

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, June 1

Rain threatened, but never came!  We had a lovely day near the Farmer's Market painting the Tridge, the people, and the scenery.  A few people stopped by and expressed interest in joining the group.

Vicki's painting is informed by what she learned in her recent workshop with Caesar Citraro at the MCFTA.

Adding detail.

Donna took advantage of the seating opportunities to get a good view of her subject.

She toned the canvas first with a warm pink, then worked on her darker areas. She'll later add the sky colors last, which will contrast nicely with the underpainting and green foliage.

Priscilla used her small painting set-up (it packs up quickly in a downpour!) and took on the challenge of painting a moving subject: people!  It's a kind of lopsided composition, so it might bear further work in the studio with photo reference, memory, and some imagination.

Priscilla didn't get much better photo reference than this, so memory and imagination will have to suffice!


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