Plein air painting 153 29th july monday morning riverside at northam

Plein air painting 153

A view across the River Itchen at Northam showing various industrial units. Further back can be seen some of the more larger buildings in the centre of Southampton. The tall chimney is part of the RHS hospital. Northam bridge would be off left from this viewpoint.
The landscape painting is done in oils on mounting board sized at 14 x 7.5". It was painted on the 29th July 2024, a Monday morning.

The picture below shows the plein air easel (Pochade Box) set up during the painting. 

Plein air painting 152 28th july sun morning riverside

Plein air painting 152 

Painted from a position slightly further along than one done a few days before (149) this view shows a number of houses backing on to the River Itchen in Southampton, at Riverside park. The house would sighted on Priory road.  A collection of small boats are to be seen on the mud bank, some derelict.
The plein air painting was done on the morning of the 28th July on a sunny morning. It is done on mounting board sized at 12 x 9.5 in oils.
Below is a still of the easel set up for the morning.

Plein air painting 151 24th july wed common

Plein air painting 151 

A tranquil view of  Southampton common, Hampshire. The two figures were seated there when the painting was started but soon moved. Generally the weather variable/ dull on this summer's day making the shadows change intensity and location. 24th July 2024.
Painted in oils on mounting board sized at 14 x 7.5".

Below is the photo showing the tree sitting on the common, with the artist easel set up and work finished on the painting.