As an artist who has mostly painted from photos (and they don't tell the whole truth), I started learning to paint outdoors a few years ago. It's very difficult! I'll try your tip of moving away from the canvas every 15 minutes. I've always had the luxury to be a slow painter in the studio, to agonize over the details. I like plein air because it does force me out of my comfort zone...way out. Love your simplification of the scene and bold color choices!
As an artist who has mostly painted from photos (and they don't tell the whole truth), I started learning to paint outdoors a few years ago. It's very difficult! I'll try your tip of moving away from the canvas every 15 minutes. I've always had the luxury to be a slow painter in the studio, to agonize over the details. I like plein air because it does force me out of my comfort zone...way out. Love your simplification of the scene and bold color choices!
Thank you. Painting outdoors is a challenge. It forces you to make decisions quickly before the light changes.