ArtistsNetwork.com 59Frank Eber
When painting outside,
I find that the best weather
condition is cooler
temperatures with either
sunny, partly cloudy or
cloudy skies and, preferably,
no wind! It can be very
difficult to do decent washes
when it’s either too hot or
too windy. I also really love
painting on days with
moderate fog.“
While watercolor can be done in drier conditions,
it’s much more pleasurable and effective on drippy days.
— MICHAEL REARDON ”
Kathie George
A bright sunny day is far and away my favorite sort of day for painting. In particular, morning
sunlight or the late afternoon golden light really makes my mouth water. It’s the shadows, you see.
The contrast between the sunlit areas of my subject and the shadows that are being cast are so
much fun to paint. I love that cell phones are built with such wonderful cameras nowadays. When
I don’t have my brush, I’ll be snapping photos like crazy from which to work later in the studio.
Ron Stocke
I like painting in early
morning or late afternoon
when the temperatures are
warm enough that the
washes dry, but not too
quickly. I love a strong light
source that dissolves the
edges and changes the color
of my subject. I use the
shadows that are cast by
backlit objects to create
mood and help direct the
viewer’s eye.