The storms have passed and the weather continues to be beautiful on the northern Oregon coast. Alas, the states to the north and south of us are not so fortunate. I am keeping family and friends in my thoughts.
Yesterday morning I went out to our beach and did
another graphite and gouache wave study sketch. The waves were still
quite rough from the storm and they piled on top of each other. The
water churned with waves crossing and re-crossing. The sun was out and
very little wind so it was a good day to be out sketching. Here is a
view looking south down the beach from the foot of Neahkahnie mountain.
Here is the sketch I made:
© 2014, R.L. Delight, Wave Sketch, 8"x10", graphite and gouache on paper.
As you can tell, I wasn't paying too much
attention to composition as I was still trying to get a handle on using
the gouache. I am getting used to it but still struggling with it a bit.
Overall, I have to say I really like this method of sketching.
Today my mate had a job that was about a 40
minute drive down the coast in Oceanside, Oregon. I decided to grab my
paint pack and go with him. I don't head south to paint very often. The
beauty of this coast was out in abundance today making me think that I
will have to consider getting south more often. There is so much to
paint within a five minute walk or drive of my house that I seldom feel
the need or desire to leave the area. Yes, I do consider myself most
fortunate and blessed to live here!
There is a nice beach at Oceanside. I didn't get a picture of the village but here is my painting spot for the day:
It was quiet in the morning when I arrived but
eventually more people showed up. I usually paint in areas where there
are relatively few people but today I had a lot of visitors. I am not
used to chatting so much. Here is a shot as I was finishing up:
I will admit that I am out of practice. It
doesn't take much to get that way! It feels good to be able to go out
again. I took my time deciding what to paint but I did not make a sketch
before hand. I didn't know if I would only have one hour or two so I
worked as fast as I could. Turns out it was closer to two hours.
Here is the final study:
© R.L. Delight, 2014, Oceanside study, 8"x10", oil on canvas.
This is most definitely
a study. I am trying out many of the tips and techniques I was reading
about while recovering from a bout with minor illness. The rock color
was a bit challenging as it was different from the rock color up the
coast. I am not really surprised by that.
Overall, a very satisfying couple of days.
It will be a bit
challenging getting out this week as the holidays are ramping up. I am
looking forward to a visit from dear friends and music making and
celebrating with our bandmates.
Wishing all a joyful winter solstice and holiday season,
-Renee
