OT: Did You Ever Wish You Could Paint?

I went on a walk at lunch time and conditions were perfect....moderate temperature, a nice breeze, and bright sunshine against a cerulean sky.  I found myself wishing that I had even a little bit of ability to paint so that I could capture the beauty and feeling of my walk along the river today.  I have seen a few plein air and impressionist paintings that gave me goose bumps because they somehow capture not just the physical aspects of a beautiful place, but also its very presence.  You imagine yourself being there and feeling the wind in your face, the smell of mid-summer grass, the sound of light ripples lapping the shore or the carefree laughter of children nearby.  I can describe such experiences in words, but it doesn't seem adequate.  Anyhow, I know my limitations and and with painting, I should probably stick to a paint roller used on flat walls.

RP

ce*ru*le*an  -  adj. Sky-blue; azure.