Burnt Mill Creek

Painted in fairly good conditions at an area on Burnt Mill Creek in Wilmington, NC. The sun did go in and out a number of times but I tried my best to focus and at one point took a photo which I looked at perhaps once. I am tempted to go back in and put one or two figures but I do enjoy the quiet moment of it just the same. This was done fairly quickly, about 70 minutes on board. I have not painted any large pieces lately and feel I am ready. 

If you have not painted outdoors please do yourself a favor and get out and give it a shot. Like anything it takes a few times to get a groove and all your equipment straight but it's worth the initial aggravation .


Burnt Mill Afternoon oil on board 8x10



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