Start with a colored background canvas. It’s a secret technique used by the Masters to cut the sharp glare undertones of a white primed canvas. Yellow ochre is a good color for beginners. Next, pick a photograph or an object as your study and squint at it. Yes, you read it right. Squint! What you see squinting will help you determine the blurred edges that are iconic with impressionistic paintings. Finally, decide where you would like to paint. You can paint indoors or out. Painting outside is called Plein Air. If you do paint outside, plan to work quickly. The colors in nature change during the day.
Whether you’re back home missing the Outer Banks beaches or pining for those days surfing memorable waves, there’s something for everyone when it comes to summertime on the Ribbon of Sand.
Anyone who comes to our lovely Outer Banks beaches knows there is nothing quite like a Carolina summer. That’s how visitors become residents!
As the days shorten and back to school supplies flood the supermarkets, it’s hard to accept when summer comes to an end. If only you can catch it in a bottle to save for later. Wait a minute. You can, with original art!
