WIP continues,More about Heart Of Florida Paint Out,BBQ Turkey Legs

Painting of the Day

Kissimmie Prairie
4x6 inches
gouache on 4x6 acid free mat board
mounted to 5x7 for easy framing

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WIP Stage 1

I spent most of this session on the sky and cloud formations. It's a slow process for me. It took me a long time to learn to do puffy cloud filled skies. You have to really understand the subtleties of color in skies and clouds to make them three dimensional. I like to use the tiniest bit of pure white right at the edge. Every other part of the cloud is tinted with pinks, yellows and grays in various combinations. I prefer flake white over titanium most of the time. It is warmer and more subtle. The blues can be mixed in varying combinations as well. I sometimes use manganese,cobalt,FUB, thalo, cerulean and Prussian, depending on which combinations seem most appropriate for each individual painting.

For the cloud tints I will use various shades of cad red light,Naples yellow,trans red iron oxide, ivory black,FUB cad orange. Paying close attention to the direction of light is what gives the clouds real dimension. Pulling up colors form the land into the tints of the clouds and sky really ingratiates all of the land and sky masses well into the painting, creating harmony. I will sometimes use the flat of a soft brush, carefully laying it on the painting to soften without blending. Just touching the surface with he flat side and pulling straight away will soften edges just a tiny bit without disturbing their structure. I always do that for my sky holes in trees as well.





OK,
I got back from finishing this painting yesterday after lunch. As I said earlier, I thought it would go fast. A simple painting but I'm pleased with it. I have brought one dominant palm down into the field as a focal interest, giving it more texture and slightly stronger color. Most of the palms are a bit softer and less distinct though more important than the distant tree line. I have brought up texture and a variety of color in the grasses of the field but I was careful not to put too much texture to distract the viewer from other more important elements. I enjoyed doing his one and I like the palette too. It is fairly accurate for this time of year.


I got some more news today about the Heart of Florida Paint Out. They will have two Wet Rooms for the paint out this year. A wet room is a gallery where wet framed paintings can be purchased each day. The artists bring in their paintings each day so that viewers have new selections each day. It's very exciting for both the patrons and the artists. There will be paintings for sale right away on April 11th. The paintings sell each day as they are completed rather than having to wait for a week. The paintings of Evinston will go to the Wood Swink Post Office for viewing and the Orange Lake McIntosh paintings will go in the Wet Room in the old Citrus Shop. This will be so convenient and great for everyone. At the end of the paint out there will be a big gala at the Thomas Center in Gainesville. The paintings that don't sell during the paint out will be taken there and hung for the big party. I have been told this is the best paint out in Florida for sales by all of my friends, so I am excited.


Today's Recipe;


BBQ Turkey Legs

I love turkey legs. Have you ever had one of them at a fair? The smoked ones? They are delish!

1 1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. hot sauce
4 to 6 turkey legs

Preheat oven to 350

Simmer everything in a pot on the stove except for turkey legs. stir and simmer for 10 minutes
Put turkey legs in a small baking pan and pour sauce on top. Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, until tender. One leg per person.