Day 2, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Sunday Afternoon Light and Shadow

9x12

oil on canvas panel

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/connie-snipes/sunday-afternoon-with-light-and-shadow/509353

I have a difficult time finding locations to paint plein air.  It has to be something I want to paint, have good light, have a place to park my car, and because I am by myself not be an isolated

spot.  I was out scouting around when I spied an interesting looking barn, so

I stopped and bravely rang the doorbell and asked permission to

paint on the property.  He seemed hesitant at first but I kept

talking, smiling, gave him my card, etc.  

His Dad was also visiting working in the garden.  They both warmed up to

the idea and told me I could come back

any time.  

When I got my easel and paints all set up I realized that the barn was not

nearly as good a subject as it had appeared from the road.

Since I had been given (reluctant at first) permission

to paint, I didn't want to act unappreciative

so I began the painting.  It was ok but certainly not what

I hoped for.  I took it home and worked some more, adding

windows, shadows, trees, etc. and am much

happier with it.