I’m ever so pleased to report the clouds that covered our piece of the sky for the last two days parted just in time for me to get a quick glimpse of the full moon!
I’d written July’s full moon off…. while daylight lingered, there were far too many clouds… not to mention a shower or two.
I was stunned when I took the dogs out for their last pee trip at 11 pm to see this gorgeous sight! I rush back inside for the camera, but to no avail. The clouds smothered the moon and rain soon followed.
The image was burned in my memory and it had to come out 🙂 Today, I painted the sky, let it dry and then sat on the front porch and painted the tree. I’m such a pick about having my full moon sketches being executed en plein air…. I love the drama that I just don’t feel in the studio. I did get the brightness of the moon better in the studio, though 🙂 For the highlights on the clouds I used a uniball Sigmo white pen. Even put some on the moon. Ha ha!
July’s full moon is also known as the Full Buck Moon as in the northeast (I like using the NE Native American’s full moon names) the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads. It’s also know as the Full Hay Moon. We saw a lot of dino balls in the fields on our drive back from NY this week (that’s what I call the large hay rolls they make now instead of bales…. The first time I ever saw hay roles I imagined dinosaurs visiting hay fields and leaving their calling card….. kind of like bunny pills) That was probably TMI 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! Me too! Having dogs to walk has brought many bonuses 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! Me too! Having dogs to walk has brought many bonuses 🙂
…wow…really cool! I love the dark shadows of the tree and the incredible light of the moon and clouds. It's really dramatic. I'm glad the dogs had to go out one last time so you were able to capture this view!!
…wow…really cool! I love the dark shadows of the tree and the incredible light of the moon and clouds. It's really dramatic. I'm glad the dogs had to go out one last time so you were able to capture this view!!
Thank you, Ann! Ha, ha…. Dino parties everywhere 🙂
Thank you, Ann! Ha, ha…. Dino parties everywhere 🙂
I won't look at those hay rolls the same way now! This is gorgeous!
I won't look at those hay rolls the same way now! This is gorgeous!
Thank you, Katie! Oh, yes! Join in the fun of moonscapes 🙂 I'd love to see some desert moon paintings 🙂 My folks lived out their lives in Tucson. Have many a fond memory of AZ.
Thank you, Katie! Oh, yes! Join in the fun of moonscapes 🙂 I'd love to see some desert moon paintings 🙂 My folks lived out their lives in Tucson. Have many a fond memory of AZ.
Pam I enjoy all your work so much, but I must say I am enchanted by your moon paintings. I love how you journal about their names and seasons, and put them in beautiful settings. I'm getting inspired and must make a point to do some lunar sketches too. 😉
Thanks, Carol! The white pen really helped me out with the clouds 🙂 The weather was glorious when we were in NY. Way too short a visit, though. I wanted to paint the moon on the water on July 2nd, but was still too tired from the 18 hour drive the day before. Next year!!
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Thanks, Sharon! I always think of the line in Sleepless in Seattle about all the rain 🙂 But it's so beautiful out there. I hope to return for another visit one day!
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Thank you, Ruca! Moonlight is magical 🙂 I'm hooked!
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Ooooo, Barbara, what a lovely poem! Silver shoon… Oh, la, la! Thank you for your comment and for sharing this enchanting piece by Walter de la Mare!
I consume all things 'moon.'