Picone Farm Tree

Picone Farm Tree

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes when plein air painting, you arrive at the paint-out location, and instantly a vignette jumps out and says, "paint me!"   With luck, there are even multiple worthy scenes that jump out.  Almost as often, however, the site is scenic, but a little monotonous, or even what you might call boring.    I've come to realize though, that in these cases, the painting can become the star and overcome any monotony.  Pumped up color, a particularly bold brushstroke, or some thick swirls of harmonious or complementary pigment transforms what could be mundane into a pleasing painting.   This was exactly the case with an ordinary tree painting done at Picone Farm in Middleboro.   I was on a very pretty trail with autumn golds all around, but yet nothing jaw dropping was evident to me.    This tree and rickety old gate got the nod, and I can attest that the painting does justice to the autumn scene, I think - I hope :).

 

Plein Air in October at Picone Farm

 

Damon Point in Pink

At the very end of Damon Point Road in Marshfield, there is a sturdy commercial pier/dock that overlooks the North River just east of Route 3A.  The river is really rushing here as the opening is at a narrow point.  There are a few parking spots, a nice place to walk, and as it turns out, a very scenic spot for painting.  The late summer sunsets were really starting to get more warm and colorful.   

One evening, along with my walking, I set up my gear (unusual for this morning person!).   It was nice that there was some decent color, but I have to admit, there was not as much color in real life as is depicted in this painting.  I used my memory of the more vibrant sunsets to paint the sky and to fill in the orangey golds of the mudflats.   I painted the hardscape of the scene, tree lines, seagrasses, docks and perching branches with what was in front of me.  Other than seeing spots for the rest of the night from staring at the sun, it was a perfect evening!

Damon Point in Pink