Working Outdoors at the Big Easle

I moved my big easle outside about a week ago to take advantage of the light. Four different painting projects have been occupying my time lately; this large portrait of an Abalone shell has gotten most of the attention in the last couple of days. The colors are so illusive in this changing natural light, but it's fun trying to catch them as I can. Doing this one makes me want to do another very large format piece of a different Abalone shell that is really spectacular. I like painting outside except for the wind.