Plein Air
I mainly work with plein air when visiting a National park. Not only is it a good time for me to practice my observational skills, but it also allows me a chance to reflect and connect more with myself and nature. I do not have to worry about the stresses of city life or the current projects I have but rather be in the moment with what I am seeing and doing.
The first time I experimented with plein air was on a visit to my Aunt in Laramie Wyoming. I had only lived on the East Coast and never explored much of the West, except for the occasional trip to California. Seeing and experiencing a new place and terrain filled me with peace and joy; I could stare at each landscape for hours.
