Plein Air ~ Fishing Boats, Sarawak River

I'm now back in my hometown Kuching, Sarawak for a one-week break, and I brought along my plein air gear with me as usual. 

It was a cloudy morning today and I decided to try my luck and hope that the sky will clear up later on. I went to the Kuching Waterfront and immediately, I spotted this beautiful scene with two fishing boats anchored at the jetty with the majestic Mount Serapi at the backdrop partially covered with morning mist. I thought it would make an interesting painting subject. So, I wasted no time to unpack my stuff and got down to work.

It took me about three hours to complete the painting and at the same time, not forgetting to chit-chat with some passer-by including a couple of French tourists who asked for direction to the nearest photo lab - well, at least now I know that film isn't dead, yet.

This is me putting in the last touches.


Here's the final painting (Half-sheet of Fabriano Artistico Rough 14" x 21", painted with W&N, Rembrandt, Schmincke, Holbein).

Posing with the final painting...

Critiques and comments are welcome as usual.