Spring Sky

Spring Sky
oil on canvas panel, acrylic ground
15.3 x 20.3 cm/ 6x8 in

I painted this en plein air from  the yard one lovely spring day last year.  This overlooks Captain's Passage on Salt Spring Island, but one cannot see the water from where I was set up.   I was determined to go outside to paint landscape, after being out with the local painters group a few times.   I was overwhelmed during those sessions and didn't come back with any paintings, but the experience was wonderful.  This last summer I did get more experience by painting  the yard.  I just don't have the courage yet to paint  alone with the thought of people looking over my shoulder.