OT: Did You Ever Wish You Could Paint?

rickpete
on 6/3/09 3:40 am - Elk River, MN
I went on a walk at lunch time and conditions were perfect....moderate temperature, a nice breeze, and bright sunshine against a cerulean sky.  I found myself wishing that I had even a little bit of ability to paint so that I could capture the beauty and feeling of my walk along the river today.  I have seen a few plein air and impressionist paintings that gave me goose bumps because they somehow capture not just the physical aspects of a beautiful place, but also its very presence.  You imagine yourself being there and feeling the wind in your face, the smell of mid-summer grass, the sound of light ripples lapping the shore or the carefree laughter of children nearby.  I can describe such experiences in words, but it doesn't seem adequate.  Anyhow, I know my limitations and and with painting, I should probably stick to a paint roller used on flat walls.

RP
alaxender01
on 8/29/25 3:24 am

Hi!

alaxender01
on 8/29/25 3:25 am, edited 8/28/25 8:25 pm

That sounds like such a beautiful walk those moments really make you wish you could capture them forever! I've been getting into ways to preserve beauty in my own way, like with https://exoticautoservices.ae/paint-protection-film-abu-dhab i/, which keeps my car looking vibrant no matter the weather.

Darla S.
on 6/3/09 5:51 am - Maple Grove, MN
ce*ru*le*an  -  adj. Sky-blue; azure.


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

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