Aspens

 oil

8"x10"

For me, there is nothing harder than plein air painting. It is probably the most valuable form of practice for a representational painter. Whenever I start feeling like I'm getting good, I take my easle outdoors for a little self-humiliation. Another way to feel really humbled- as well as challenged- as an artist is to break out with the Sargent or Zorn books. These guys set the standards high...