Plein Air Painting Day at Cromford, Derbyshire

I went out painting en plein air at Cromford, Derbyshire yesterday.  It was quite a challenge as it is not something I normally do.  I really enjoyed it though and plan to go out more often to paint in the landscape, especially now the weather is improving.  Here are the paintings - both of the same scene with different coloured grounds.

Latest Painting

This painting has been hanging around for ages as it needed something but I just couldn't decide what to do to it.  Anyway, it called to me yesterday from behind some other paintings and here is the result after yesterday's painting session.  I think it could be finally finished.  I'm a little stuck for a title though so if you have any ideas ....

On the easel today

I have been working on quite a few paintings today.  First up is a detail shot of a large abstract painting.  The other two are a couple of abstract landscape paintings in progress.

Experimentation

I took a little time out from painting recently but I have now started to paint again.  I was in my studio earlier in the week but it was so cold that I decided to bring my paints home and work in the warmth!  Here is an energetic sketch of a scene within Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire.  It is near the site where Shipley Hall once stood.  It was painted using acrylic paint on watercolour paper.  I really enjoyed creating this little painting and I hope you like it too.