Met with Dodie today.

Dodie, my mentor, is so good for me.  I usually paint off of photos, in the comfort of my little studio.  But today I went to her place & we painted outdoors for a few hours.

It was soooo different than my established routine.  There was no border or no hint as to where the composition should end.  I was almost overwhelmed - confessed I was slightly nervous!?!  Dodie said she still feels anxious when she steps outdoors to paint.

Its just so liberating.  & open.  & unfamiliar. & in a way, slightly frightening.

I think I love it?!  :)