Peach Blossoms en plein air

Peach Blossoms en plein air

We have had two spectacularly gorgeous days here in northern Indiana, and I took some time to paint en plein air to celebrate! The time just disappeared while I was painting, and I was so surprised to hear from my Beloved Husband around supper time. I was just sure I should have another hour or so before he headed home from work. 

9" x 12"

Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on panel

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This is a painting of our peach tree in bloom. This tree is very old, and has had a lot of damage over the years, but it still produces the best peaches I have ever had. I hope it lives a long, long time. 

Please pardon
the crooked horizon!

I decided to take my "gear" out to paint without going through it first, just to see whether I have everything I need for the next time I paint away from my studio. I was only a few steps from my back door, so when I discovered that I didn't have a rag to wipe my brush, I just went in to get it. Now I have reloaded my pack, but I know I will need to go through everything because everything is definitely not in it's place. (I might be a tad bit messy when it comes to quickly packing up!)

As you can see in my quick paint sketch, the tree is twisted and broken, but when I finished the painting showing the tree in full bloom, the brokenness is hidden. I suppose that would preach, somehow. 

Deuteronomy 7:21 You shall not be in dread of them, for the Lord your God is in your midst, a great and awesome God. This verse was very encouraging to me when I read it in this morning's Bible reading. There have been circumstances in the lives of my family and me that have been tough, and I loved being reminded that we do not need to fear!

In spite of extraordinarily tightly packed weeks, I have been so glad to find the time to paint! I am working on several more pieces, and look forward to releasing them in the not-too-distant future.