“Late September – Along the Creek”

“Late September – Along the Creek” — plein air field study in oil on wood panel 8×10″ by Margie Guyot

It’s a dark, cloudy day, looking as if it could bust out raining at any moment. But still, I’d sooner be out in the woods than stuck all day in my studio. I’d been eyeing this view all summer. Finally dragged my easel out and painted it. It’s Guyer Creek. Runs through my property down to Lake Michigan.

Here’s my setup:

Notice how I had to adjust the easel legs. One careless move could have dumped the whole thing into the creek.

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