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View fullsize Really sun-shinny days are kind of the norm for me. However, overcast days can work out really nice sometimes. The of color and value differences were quite a surprise. 6.25” x 7.5” #pinnaclemountain #pinnaclesnationalpark #rickatroid #
View fullsize A few folks have messaged me asking about my plein air rig. I got fed up with my old bulky set up so I repurposed an old cigar box into a plein air case/palette/easel. It’s great for long hikes to remote locations. 8”x7.5” #pinnacle
View fullsize Figurative art is something I’ve always enjoyed. It’s gotta be really moody though. The moodier the better. I am currently experimenting with types of fabric. #ualittlerockpainting #figurepainting #portraitpainting #oilpainting #moodyart
View fullsize Rainy days,like any other day, are great to paint in. They offer their own unique hues, value ranges and temperatures of color. And the atmosphere is way more shallow. I guess I’ll have to title this series my “Pinnacle” series😜I p
View fullsize Rainy days,like any other day, are great to paint in. They offer their own unique hues, value ranges and temperatures of color. And the atmosphere is way more shallow. I guess I’ll have to title this series my “Pinnacle” series😜I p
View fullsize This was my second plein air painting from yesterday. Yes, the humidity can really suck sometimes, but it’s fantastic for landscape painting. It really gives a thickness to the atmosphere making a 3 dimensional illusion more evident. 8”x
View fullsize As Artist in Residence and painting instructor I always tell my students “painting is often highly experimental”. This statement is important for my work as well. Tried a few new techniques and locations today. All in all a good day of pa
View fullsize I felt it necessary to take advantage of the pure greens in the landscape while spring foliage is still prevalent. Once the summer heat sets in things get a little darker green and scorched by the sun. #rickatroid #pleinairpainting #ualittlerock #oil
View fullsize There was a slight difficulty finding plein air scenery to paint today. For some reason I couldn’t take my eye off of the grass in my yard. I thought to myself “That would be a goofy subject to paint” which ,of corse, makes it a PER
View fullsize I painted this piece yesterday before the storm rolled in. I had my eye on the clouds around me the whole time. I do however really enjoy the crisp, whispy air before a storm. #rickatroid #pleinairpainting #ualittlerock #oilpainting #painting #landsc
View fullsize The plein air possibilities in Little Rock are limitless. Today a storm rolled in from a distance. Gave me just enough time to whip this one out. If you look closely you can make out the rain drops on the painting. #rickatroid #pleinairpainting #uali
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