Hester Berry
The location you choose for your painting could be somewhere that means a lot to you, somewhere you are familiar with, or it could be a chance encounter. Always be ready to capture those transient moments – I keep minimal kit with me at all times; it takes up little space and encourages sketching and doodling
If you are unsure of where to start, I suggest finding somewhere that includes a hint of human presence, such as a path, a road, a fence, or a building seen from afar. Water, even puddles, will bring light into your composition. Think about a progression from foreground into the distance, or at least a hint of foreground. These are devices that you might naturally tend towards, as they mimic subconscious primordial preferences to do with ideal environments and a feeling of safety.