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February 1, 2023

Freezing hands, a windburned face, and my first plein air outing of 2023. At the beginning of the year, I decided to start taking my oil paints out on site a bit more as I’ve always leaned more towards plein air in watercolor in the past. With high winds and bitter temperatures, this experience was definitely a challenge but it certainly made for a memorable day.

Once the afternoon light set in, I curled up in the back of my Subaru with a book and watched as the light changed and the sun set on the canyon. A day of peace and quiet, painting and a sunset... what more could I ask for?