Field Trip to Fall River, Chester, Idaho
Our artist-in-residence, Bonnie Griffith (right), and president of the Idaho Plein Air Painters, Nadine Kranz (in photo below), joined Daniel and I painting the Fall River, which originates in Yellowstone National Park. Local photographer, Daina Guild, braved the chilly air while Daniel, Bonnie, Nadine and I painted from the cozy warmth of the bus.
Snow was piled high on the rocky river edges. Deep blue waters contrasted by the springtime oranges of the Willows made for a beautiful combination. As usual, the lighting would change drastically, suddenly popping the orange Willows or deepening the blue waters. You had to make a plan for colors and shadows and stick to it or you'd be chasing the light all morning. Little chunks of ice were floating down the river and clinging to the riverbanks. Everyone was painting in oils today with Daniel giving me a quick follow-along painting lesson to help me increase my speed. 