If you haven't located Kathleen Dunphy's blog yet, you are in for a treat. She currently has a post on plein air work in the SNOW. How appropriate, with Kansas City in the middle of a record breaking snow event. I think we are edging near a foot and may see up to 15" before it is over.
I will post one of her paintings, Change of Seasons, for a tease so you go to her blog. She is an amazing artist, and her blog is always full of information. In this post she has tips on safety, comfort and even tips for bringing your dog on a paint out!
The following is posted with permission!
Snow Day! Tips for Plein Air Painting in the Snow
by Kathleen DunphyWho doesn't love the look of freshly fallen snow? A good winter storm can turn even the most mundane scene into something spectacular to paint. But the first time I bundled up and hauled my gear out in winter conditions, I learned just how challenging painting in the snow can be. It's always tempting to just take a few photos and use those as reference to paint from in my warm, comfortable studio, but one thing's for certain: you have to get cold to paint snow convincingly. Almost more than any other subject matter, snow requires direct observation to help the artist convey its subtle beauty. [...]
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