Sketching with Oil paint

Not always an obvious choice, sketching with Oil paint.  I find it useful, not only for reference use at some future point, but it also loosens up my work - small exercise in the midst of other artwork, particularly large pieces.  This oil sketch is 6x4 inch, a very useful little gem.

The subject is the Lake, part of the River Yeo on the Arlington Court estate, with a glimpse of a bridge pier, one of two that would have formed a suspension bridge over the river. The bridge never came to fruition, but the matching piers stand as a reminder of what could have been.  Sketching from a photo isn't ideal, but these days and in our current climate, it's the best alternative....

I did video this on Timelapse - hopefully the link will open for you....

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