Last summer, my friend, Dari, invited me to paint in her garden, which is full of attractive flowers and plants. How wonderful it is to have friends like her! On hot, sunny days, I prefer painting in the shade to stay cool. Yet, the change in light and temperature do alter one's perceptions. The primary challenge on this July afternoon was to capture the colors of Dari's beautiful hydrangea which lives in the shade. I didn't want the painting to be too dark. Work in Progress Initially, I … [Read more...] about Painting in the Shade