Gettin' out to Goose Island

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil

 Started on site, plein air but completed in the studio.

It was a mild day and I had planned to meet an old friend Jayne for lunch in Stoddard. So if I was going that way I mine as well take my paints with me and make a plan to stop and  paint.. This time, my second attempt at painting outside in the winter I  was a little more prepared. My new pochade box in smaller and I can paint with it on my lap. I just had to remember a chair. Also I invested in some of hand warmers, those air activated sacks. Well I lasted at least 2 hours and then my hands needed a break.

I got some good color notes and the main points so I could finish up at home in my studio when the tingling in my hands was over.

I also had a wonderful lunch catching up on the old days and making plans for future meetups.