MIDLAND OUTDOOR PAINTERS: MOP-UPdate: Saturday, June 8

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, June 10, 2013

MOP-UPdate: Saturday, June 8

What a beautiful day in the country! It was so quiet and fragrant, with no distractions. We found plenty of intriguing places to set up and paint at Marjorie's place. Thanks, Marjorie!

Donna found a secluded spot overlooking the creek.

A good start on a challenging subject: running water!

Vicki is comfortable among the bushes - no mosquitoes yet?

Vicki chose to depict the front of Marjorie's shed with a wagon and flowers in front. Another good start! We will return soon so she can continue working on it.

Priscilla couldn't decide which direction to paint from where she was standing, so she made a very small color sketch of the view behind her. With the sun full on her painting and palette there was too much glare to see color accurately...