Storm Clouds in Crescent Valley

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Clouds 5, oil on claybord, 8x8  SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Clouds 5, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 5, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 5, 8×8 oil on claybord

Once the rain stopped, the sky at Thursday night’s CHS/CVHS varsity girls soccer game was spectacular and inspired these paintings.

Valley Morning Clouds

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Valley Morning 5 clouds, oil on clayboard,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 5 clouds, 8×8 oil on clayboard

Ah, it was a plein air day! Painting outside in perfect weather is invigorating and inspiring. It gives you a chance to look up at the sky and contemplate the clouds.

Artists often have their heads in the clouds; they are studying the shape and colors.