"Hudson's Dock on Hilton Head" - Sold

"Hudson's Dock on Hilton Head" - Sold

Copyrighted © 2008 by Linda Warner Constantino.Oil on linen on board.

I went out painting this morning very early because it is very hot out down here right now. I painted with my friends Peter and Francie. I teach them but also paint at the same time because I think it is very helpful. We tried a different palette today than in the past - ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, cadmium yellow pale, yellow ochre, cadmium red light, permanent thalo red rose or violet, plus white. I think switching out colors sometimes can give the painting such a different mood.

It felt so great to be outside painting. We even saw otters playing down by the water.

"Sunny Hilton Head Marsh" - Sold

"Sunny Hilton Head Marsh" - Sold

Copyrighted © 2007 by Linda Warner Constantino. Oil on Linen on archival board 5"h by 7"w.

It was a crisp, cool morning on Hilton Head. The water in the distance looked like ultramarine blue right out of the tube. The marsh was glowing from the sun. The light changed quickly so I had to paint fast. The time passed in an instant because I was so engrossed. Once again, the best of both worlds: enjoying a beautiful day and painting! Hard to believe that I hopped in my car and when over to work after this.

"Morning Marsh" -Sold

"Morning Marsh" -Sold

Oil on canvas board, 6"H by 8"W. Copyright © 2007 by Linda Warner Constantino.

I was set up on the shore of Pinckney Island under the trees for this painting. It was perfect because I did not need an umbrella to shade me and my easel. What I did not realize was how fast the tide would come in. When I started the painting there were green marsh grasses covering the foreground, then two hours later water totally covered the grass and my easel was in a puddle of water. Even so it was a gorgeous, sun-filled morning with enough of a breeze to keep the bugs away.

There is something so elementally satisfying about painting outside or en plein air as they say. Words seem inadequate to describe the double pleasure of being outdoors and painting. That is all I can say.