Plein air painting 39

Southampton common is 365 acres in size and situated in the middle of the city of Southampton. Its origins can be found in the 13th century. There are various types of area withing, including open land for sports and recreation, woodland areas and play zones for children. There are also a model boating/ paddling pool, a 'cemetery' lake and an 'ornamental' lake which is the subject of this plein air painting, done during August 2021. The small 'island' within is pictured. 
This artwork is done in oils on supermarket cardboard sized at 11.5" x 9.5".

Evening At Southampton Common Lake - acrylic painting

Evening At Southampton Common Lake - oil painting

Evening At Southampton Common Lake - oil painting

Painted during April 2018, this artwork features a scene of peace and tranquillity at an ornamental lake, situated within Southampton common, Hampshire. The common is 365 acres in size and is within the city of Southampton, though its size means that it is difficult to see the bustling city from the inside. The area is made up of woodland, wetlands and grassland and is thought to have first become a common around 500AD.

The painting is done oils oils on a canvas, sized at 16” x 20”. A light brown acrylic base or ground was applied first, followed by a wash/ under-painting done in oils. After a week this was dry enough to paint the final application of oils in the desired colours and detail.

The painting can be seen at a larger scale on this link.