I spent most of my day at the beach on September 3rd. Not a lot of time to paint. But, I am  trying so hard to stick with it. I took a little time after dinner to do a little “painting sketch” Every time I pick up the oil paint I learn a little something. I might come back to this guy and touch him up. Felt good to get a little painting in, even if it was quick! #30paintingsin30day good to be challenged!

I am two days behind in posting! But, I have so far done a painting each day for the September #30paintingsin30days challenge. Really trying to stick with the oil paint for each day. I have no doubt I will run in to a day where that will just not be possible. Because I am at the beach on vacation my colors are limited…which I think is working out to be a good thing. This one was fun, oil on acrylic ground, 8″ x 8″ cradled wood panel.

I am going to try this #30paintingsin30days again this year. I have a good start as I am on vacation, so I should be able to keep up for the next 10 days at least! My goal this month is to learn how to handle oil paint and not make a muddy mess. I have already discovered limiting my colors is a start in the right direction. I think if I keep my subject matter fairly simple to start that will help as well. I don’t think is entirely finished…but that is the great thing about oils, I can take a look and still make changes tomorrow.

I’m already looking forward to tomorrow!