Using woodless color crayons, Clarissa does an abstract of Mt. Juneau beginning with the sky
Would I have known how much I enjoy doing outdoor drawings and paintings of the landscape!? I joined Juneau’s Plein Rein group thanks be to the encouragement of my friend Lis Saya! My first outing was a couple of days after my birthday — best birthday present I ever gave to myself…!
Juneau Plein Rein members set up at Marine Park in Juneau, Alaska
Many years ago, Lis told me that she was not one who bought things though if she were to add up the amount of money she spent on experiences, she would be rich. I told her that she is rich with experience! Even though Plein Rein is not expensive, the act of going out into the country, setting up one’s easel and enjoying the scenery, the weather and what unfolds on your canvas is enriching…there’s something magical about it all…and I like magic!
Local musician and artist, Lis Saya works on a pastel of Mt. Jumbo across the channel on Douglas Island
Periodically, I will include posting plein rein images on this blog, no matter where I travel, whether it be to Yukon, Southeast Alaska, New Mexico, Colorado, etc. I am blessed to have the privilege and mindset to have done all that I have done, do what I am doing and continue full steam ahead. Even though I may not have a home just yet, my heart is my home, and my heart is full of love for what I do and what I am becoming, therefore life is good.
Mt. Jumbo in the distance beyond the gates placed on the tour ship docks; as if we will pay attention to these kinds of security measures…