Watercolour painting, Alfred Bog |
Blog 10
October has passed in a flash. We experienced unseasonable mild weather, with temperatures reaching the mid-twenties at times. With the mosquitoes gone, it has been a marvellous time to paint en plein air. Janis and I went out twice to Petrie Island and visited Mer Bleue and the Humanics Institute Sculpture Park, all in the East of Ottawa. Our friend Bob joined us for the outing to the Humanics Institute, the only outing where I was glad to wear a winter jacket. We even could have worn gloves because, despite the sunshine, the wind was cold.
watercolour paintings (the top left one is unfinished) |
At Mer Bleue, it was so hot at the beginning of this week that I removed my shoes and folded up my jeans while painting. Hopefully, we will catch further sunny days before winter arrives. Up to ten years ago, we went out even in severe cold. Now, we think twice about heading out in minus temperatures.
I also created quick sketches during my first visit to Mont Tremblant and the Alfred Bog.
pencil sketches |
At the moment, we have another visitor from Germany. So far, I have shown her Petrie Island, the Humanics Park Sculpture Park, and the area around Rideau Canal. I feel blessed for nature’s beauty and the mild temperatures we have experienced during most of October, for fresh discoveries and visits to beloved places. Every time, the view is different; each time, I am overjoyed and full of new inspiration.
Romantic Comedy, Ottawa Little Theatre, pencil sketches |
I drew many sketches during the recent Ottawa Little Theatre production, Romantic Comedy. I also met my Painting Buddies virtually for an hour each week to create art together. However, I fell short in my daily drawings because I was too busy spending as much time as possible outside. I will offer you the conclusion of my daily drawings project in my blog on November 29, 2024.
watercolour and watercolour pencil, unfinished except for the bottom right one |
markers for the top left and bottom right one, watercolour pencils for the rest |