3 easy pieces

[Bongo]

There's a "strip park" that has a few sculpture pieces, all rather bland. I chose what I thought was the best of the bunch.

Didn't like my first attempt so rubbed it out and started over with a new sketch

Now the panel was covered with thick wet paint. - so I had to paint alla prima - meaning one stroke and done, no layering.

less than pleased I went back a few days later.

the sketch.

the painting.

Then I was out of town for a week -- and also bought a brand-new easel -- a Mabef M23 backpack - same make and model as my old easel but with a few improvements.

For the maiden voyage, I set up in a random parking lot and aimed at a cluster of buildings - my neck and the panel in direct sunlight.

the sketch

block in

the painting "TJmaxx" 18"x 14" oil on panel

comments welcomed

 

[Hermes2020]

Ha, you may not want to hear this, but I really, really like this stage:

 

[Bongo]

I can never understand why some people like paintings with that sort of "look". I think I there is a fairly expansive range of art that I find pleasing, but that is a bridge too far. Didn't hesitate for a nanosecond to paint over it.

 

[Artyczar]

I love these, especially the first with such an interesting subject. I'm inspired by the same kinds of things. Excellent execution as usual Bongo!

 

[Bongo]

Thanks Ayin, appreciate your support.

 

[snoball]

Very interesting Bongo. I admire anyone who does Plein Air. You do it quite well.

 

[Flowercat]

I like them both. The colors are amazing, especially in the first one.

 

[Bongo]

AThank you Flowers!

Sno - I admire anyone that can paint like you. I enjoy the process of Plein Air, it's like packing up for a camping trip to a place you've never been before, with no idea what you'll see.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Love these. Great finishes.

 

[Bongo]

Thank you Jo!