Beware, the beautiful days will appear on the horizon more quickly than a hot chocolate in winter!
As nature is getting a makeover, it's the perfect time to bring your masterpieces to life in outdoor mode!
Whether you're wandering like a tourist in a field, or watching ducks in a park, always take your palette with you! Don't let the weather spoil your creativity, even if you end up painting a rainbow in a downpour, or a cloud that looks like broccoli, it's the new contemporary art!
Nothing beats the pleasure of wandering in nature, with a light mind, taking the time to observe the little creatures struggling with life, as if they were participating in an audition for "Incroyable Talent".
Frankly, painting outside your comfort zone is like trying to dance on a table: it can seem risky! But you will come back with a new palette of inspiration and a souvenir that moves!
In this blog, I offer you some tips to dare to get started and I hope that it will make you want to try the experience!
- Use materials that you are used to;
It can already seem intimidating to paint outdoors, especially if it is the first time, so there is no need to add a dose of discomfort to yourself. Take with you the brush(es) that you are comfortable with, paper that you like and the colors that you use the most. You will already have the impression of being on familiar ground!
- Observe before starting;
I never start painting straight away when I arrive in a place. I sit down, remain silent and observe. I pay attention to colors and shapes. Because a landscape is made up of a myriad of details and they will help me capture the atmosphere. It is only after these 5-10 minutes of observation that I grab my sketchbook and my brushes.
- Let yourself be carried away by what you feel;
Painting outside is a way of savoring and focusing on the present moment. What matters is what you feel, what this landscape evokes in you. It is really about trusting yourself and listening to yourself.
- Do a few tests before starting a painting;
It is not necessarily easy to start the first time, and that is why doing tests helps to dare. It will also allow you to choose in which direction you want to go.
- Keep only what you like;
Nothing obliges you to be realistic at all costs and to faithfully paint what is in front of you. You are the only master on board and decide which elements you want to include in your painting.
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