My first plein air competition! I found it quite nerve wracking to start with and didn't realise how big is would be with 100 artists!
There were areas we were allowed to paint in the grounds and it had to be choose before hand - tricky if you've not been before!
A stinking hot day with no where to shade & the reflecting heat from the walls and concrete made it unbearable at times. So I'm pleased with the outcome, it's also not what I'd usually choose to paint. The sky was lovely and the building silhouetted which made it hard to get the right tonal value and colours of the building. The people I think bring some life into it and it was soooo busy, an amazing amount of bodies go through this place.
Spot me with some kids!
The size of the board was big and it being a new subject, it all felt out of my comfort!
We had a pop up exhibition at the end where it was judged and even though its big for me my painting looked too small to stand out well.
No awards but a big learning and not sure whether I will enter again next year...time will tell!
A note to say I am painting two commissions at the moment in my studio, hence less posting on here but I will be back at it soon, lets hope the sun continues just a bit longer! Clare
I commend your bravery, what a scary competition! I really admire your composition and the feeling of hot sunshine on the castle and the movement of the people walking towards it.
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