Outdoor adventures fuel ideal for paintings.
Skiing in the backcountry is a great place for inspiration. The ever
changing snow conditions, light and clouds are part of the magic.
Everything is so engaging, from individual snow crystals to the massive
peaks.
End of the day at Whistler Mountain.
End of the day at Whistler Mountain.
In the backcountry, a skier must always be focused on safety. For
instance terrain matters. Skiing over a convex slope can have avalanche
risks. Paying attention to the changing conditions such as the
afternoon sun warming the facing slopes can also increase avalanche
danger.
A trip in the backcountry begins with determining where to go.
Researching snow and weather reports are part of the planning. Packing
for a trip requires planning which is determined by whether you are
planning a day trip or staying overnight. An overnight trip requires a
larger pack which will mean more weight and slower travel. Steeper
slopes can be more difficult to navigate. Essential equipment on every
ski trip include: first aid kit, snow shovel, transceiver, probe,
skins, water, food, cell phone, and extra warm clothing.
Attempting to paint plein air is impossible on this kind of a trip as
keeping up with your party is essential for safety reasons. I take
photos to add to my visual memory, taking care to stop at a safe spot.
I consider my friends drive to move on and only stop to take the most
important photos.
At home during the painting planning stage, I love putting my
experience into my work and always start with a small study. I consider
the major flow lines, and compositional shapes. Once satisfied I
separate light from dark, and explore color themes. The next decision
is which surface to paint on - as each will produce a different
quality. Some of my choices are stretched linen, linen panel, copper,
and oil primed wood panel. I take time with the small study and
sometimes change the composition or color harmony while working.
The pictured 6x8' study on a linen panel, came from the end of a long
day nearly reaching the safety of the Whistler ski resort. The light
really caught my attention as it lit up Rainbow Mountain. I love it
when the last light of the day illuminates snowy peaks against a dark
sky. I have decided to work on another version of the study 12x16."
All the best,
Angela
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