Stormy sky

Autumns here, with the bright colors and harsh winds...life is busier than ever, and it sometimes feels like I'm in the middle of the storm. Can only get better, right...

This is a study, and a way to get back into the "zone" again. When life rushes to fast I have a hard time to sit down and get into the painting mood. today I decided to take a good advice from the masters - do something completely different when you've lost the inspiration. I am totally landscape-challenged, but I'd really like to master it! Picking out a cheapo paper, no pressure, no goal but to play around with colors and shapes. It worked! I found I was back in the zone, relaxed and really enjoying the process. The practice sketch might lead to a bigger version, I like the result. And most of all - painting was fun again!

Today's effort is done on Daler Rowney pastel paper, various softies - 9x12"