A Decorated Nest
6x6in Casein. Gifted.
My daughter gave me this nest earlier this year.
The bright blue coated wire,
woven into the nest, had caught
her eye as she was doing yard work.
I have been wanting to paint it so
I took it on the trip to paint when we drove
through a long, boring area.
Before this happens though we go
thru a really beautiful area called the Hondo Valley.
Some of the Wyeth Family
have lived and painted there.
My goal, as I pass through, is to capture
shapes and colors only. It is impossible
to get a finished painting, but easy
to look ahead and gather enough
info to maybe use in the studio.
Besides...time flies by when I am painting!
On the way there...
snow on way back...
Looking ahead gave me time to get basic
shapes quickly blocked in.
When we got closer I could see tree shapes
and I scrubbed those in as we whizzed
past at over 75mph.
(Memory painting becomes important
when my hubby is at the wheel!)
I found a wonderful water holder which does
not splash around during bumpy areas.
The lids are attached (bliss)
It has two chambers - quite marvelous!
And the lid allows the inevitable
sloshing around without spills.
It fits in the pochade box below.
(See the nest peeking at the side.)
the watercolor container
This box is a treasure for travel.
mine holds a 6x8 board but different sizes
are available.
Shown is a sable travel brush
(with a metal handle)
I rest the box a lap tray. One of those with a
cushion on one side. Comfy and stays put.
I will show the snow study in the next post.
Shown is a sable travel brush
(with a metal handle)
I rest the box a lap tray. One of those with a
cushion on one side. Comfy and stays put.
I will show the snow study in the next post.
