We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today’s feature is on Roxy Podlogar.
“Since we retired in 2016, my husband and I have lived full time on our sailboat, Sky Pond,” says Roxy Podlogar.
“Circumnavigating the Pacific Ocean, we’ve logged over 50,000 miles. In 2024, we sailed in Fiji, where the winter season is May through November. Tall cumulus clouds illuminate the skies, and the sun’s low angle casts dramatic light and shadows.
“On this morning, we were anchored in Malakati Bay, Yasawa Islands. As the sun rose, I moved quickly to capture the picturesque fishing village tucked into the jungle’s edge at low tide. As I worked, a passing squall pelted us with a burst of warm rain, ruining a perfectly painted cumulus cloud. Only later did I appreciate the mottled effect created by the tropical raindrops that will forever connect me to that moment.”
Connect with the artist at roxypodlogar.com.
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Blog post prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Plein Air Today
