Cloud study #310

Daily painting #310. 6"x8" oil on primed canvas panel

A little time observing the sky....painting the sky plein air is always a challenge because of the immediacy with which you need to capture the mood as the clouds shift and the light alters. There were some majestic clouds in the sky today ...but still no sign of rain! Our weather has been beautiful considering it is winter and being outdoors is fabulous! The only thing that is a concern is that we have had such a beautiful warm winter, what heat is heading our way come Summer...not my favorite time of year in Durban! For now I am enjoying this perfect winter weather....

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Winter blossom #309

Daily painting #309. 5"x7" oil on primed canvas panel 

I have no idea what this winter flowering tree is called. It looks rather like a cherry blossom but I know it isn't. It is probably an alien species (not indigenous to South Africa) but it is beautiful all the same ...and I enjoyed engaging with the delicate forms of the little blossoms. Nothing like a few chunky brush marks to get you going for the day! 

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