Today was a wonderful day of plein air painting.  The sky was mostly sunny and spring is spreading her blanket of green over the landscape.  I love the optimism that comes with the awakening landscape.  Despite the gorgeous day, the wind was something to contend with.  Wind creates challenges for outdoor painting.  I have had my easel and painting blow away on more than one occasion.  With my setup I have now, it is less likely.  But if the wind is strong enough anything can happen.  It was blowing hard enough to cause me enough concern that I held the easel with one hand while painting with the other.  It's amazing how much I use two hands while painting, and holding the easel always interrupts my rhythm.  There is usually a silver lining, though.  The wind forced me to be more deliberate with my paint application.  I couldn't waste time with pensive brush work.  I put it on boldly and quickly (yet controlled - I didn't want to waste time correcting errors).  I will post images once they are photographed.