Painting Main Street
View of Main Street, Tifton, 8" x 10" Oil on Panel.
This 8" x 10" plein air painting, “View of Main Street, Tifton” was created on location and then finished in the studio.
My traveling pochade box and I set out again for a trip downtown. On a rare Saturday I found myself between commissioned artwork set out to dry and an opportunity to paint for myself. I seem to find myself downtown whenever I have the time to paint. The hustle and bustle of the Saturday shoppers and errand-goers don't disappoint; I'm never for a lack of things or people to paint.
I chose a small 8" x 10" panel because I had a lunch date with my sister later that morning and I wanted to capture as much as possible before I walked across the street to eat. Did I mention my view was across from the new eatery/brewhouse, Tifton Tap House? They have a great selection of sandwiches and it wasn't a difficult choice to set up close to their place, considering my mouth was already watering for a Pimento Cheese sandwich with pita chips.
I plopped my tripod right down in an empty parking space in front of a recently vacant store, hoping no one would begrudge my setup there. I had a great view of Main, including the Gateway and various stores I wanted to keep in, like Central Jewelers with its big, bright blue arrow. A couple of honks, "Hey there!"s and a few spectators later, I was able to set down my brush and step back to observe my work.
I finished up this little panel at my studio because there were still commissions to paint and of course a Pimento Cheese to devour. I left that afternoon with my stomach full and my spirit recharged. Painting for myself really calms me and I always leave with my mind a little clearer, my heart a little lighter.
You can find this little painting at my website here, with my other Plein-Air artwork.
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