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I traveled to Bailey Dale after previously visiting to ascertain the viability of using two canvases, each 3 feet by two feet. The sheep have not been let out yet and so I could take my four legged companion with me. I had to make four trips backwards and forwards in order to transport the two French easels and the table, as well as George's dog bed. I hope you enjoy seeing the way I worked especially as I used a very limited palette. As I painted an inquisitive stoat traversed the ground in front of me. It stopped, looked and then explored the hedge bottoms, running along the ground. A male pheasant kept an eye on him as he moved. Probably a good match for each other though I suspect the stoat would emerge victorious. This is quite extreme en plein air painting, I usually work smaller at just 12x10 inch. Though I do like the freedom a larger canvas provides and am reminded of something David Hockney said about painting so big means you use you body as opposed to the hand.
Video here showing me working.
72x24 inch oil on canvas
POA
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