https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-to-paint Artist, Educator Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-135 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:13:15 +0000 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-135 When I see a scene I like, I may quickly sketch it, make mental notes, take some pics and see if the mood stirs me to paint that particular landscape. There is so much to see in West Michigan. There's a painting every where you look

]]> https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-136 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:36:15 +0000 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-136 Just how I feel! But I would like to change that attitude. I am traveling a lot with my husband for his work and we are visiting beautiful countries. I'd like to get comfortable painting new scenes. If you have any ideas or suggestions I'd love to hear! As always, thanks for your blog.

]]> https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-137 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:27:36 +0000 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-137 It's great to have an awareness of what moves one to paint. What attracts me to plein air paint with our local group is quite often the adventure of discovering something brand new. It takes me longer to find my subject at new places though because I have to make sure I've looked at everything available there. When we return to familiar places, it gives me a chance to work on a piece that might be sitting unfinished, or start something similar to continue that study. I'm often able to get to work more quickly when I don't have to explore a new place. Choosing a subject or scene can occasionally depend on ease of transporting my stuff, or whether there's a spot vacant, not already occupied by another artist. My plein air subjects have ranged from an intimate floral to grand landscapes showing the 3 Sisters, to a merry-go-round, and when shade was the driving force behind a hot day of painting, the trunks of trees nearby. Every choice has so many variables – but the most important is that you feel something about what you're painting.

]]> https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-138 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:19:24 +0000 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-138 Exactly Marla! Well spoken.

]]> https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-139 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:43:11 +0000 https://marlabaggetta.com/places-to-paint/#comment-139 Great post Marla, I really enjoyed reading this. I also prefer the heartfelt vignettes rather than grand vistas. Anything that gives me that feeling of home and security is inspiration for me 🙂

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