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Canyon Spring © Marian Fortunati 8"x10" Oil on RayMar Panel |
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Sometimes I can't find any friends to go out and paint with me. Sometimes I just want to spend time alone. Plein air painting is a great excuse to get outside in a beautiful spot and really see things. I think about life. I enjoy nature. I get some great exercise when I hike up and down the trails looking for something that strikes my fancy.
Near my home is a lovely little canyon called Caballero Canyon. From some of the trails leading up the hills I can see the homes in my community. From other spots, however, it seems like there are no homes or "tamed land" anywhere. Caballero Canyon is a favorite for hikers and mountain bikers, for dog walkers, nature lovers and people who like the outdoors.
I realized when I stole the day last week to grab some fresh air and sunshine between clouds and rainy days that I have mostly hiked in Caballero Canyon in the fall when the orange and rust colors dominate the landscape. Last week the fresh greenish mustard was just starting to come up near the trailhead and the spring flowers were popping out all over. There was so much beauty hidden amid the grasses and brush. I spent the morning with this little study, but I'm inspired to use this and my photo references and my memories to paint a larger (22"x28") painting of Spring in Caballero Canyon.
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