Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Wind Chill

FLEMING PARK • LAKE JACOMO • MISSOURI PLEIN AIR

Autumn's End, 6 x 8, oils
I recently purchased new outdoor painting gear and was anxious to try it out. Destination: The rocky bluffs along Lake Jacomo. Since temps were in the 40's I didn't bother with gloves or a stocking cap. It took a few minutes to find a good composition and get setup. I soon wished I had taken into account the wind off the lake which was making my fingers and ears painfully numb. This would be a quick painting but I'll be better prepared next time.