I live close to the sea, and it turns up quite often in my art. Nothing gets me up faster than a fabulous sunrise...grab a cup of coffee and head for the beach, camera in hand.
Yes, I said grab my camera, not my paints. I am a studio painter. I quickly get overwhelmed with plein aire and have no desire to try it again. Give me my air conditioning, plumbing and subject matter that doesn't change.
For years, I felt I was not a "real artist" and hid my shameful secret. Actually, I have so much respect for artists that strap a 36x48" canvas on their back and then hike 7,000 feet to the top of a mountain to paint. Such dedication, and yes, the light cannot be duplicated. But, neither can those special effects you can capture with a camera.
My choices are paint in a studio, or don't paint.....and I am happy with the choice I made. To each his own!
Thanks for reading my rant today :)
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