The Comfort or Discomfort of Painting...

I recently moved into a new house that includes a 12 x 12 foot art studio with its own sink!  This is the first time that I have had my own four walls for making art.  To have this space is definitely a blessing as I am now able to paint without having to pack everything up. I am also planing on working with oils as well as watercolor in the future.  It is so comfortable that leaving the comfort of this new studio space to go plein air painting seems daunting.  Painting outside is not always comfortable. First, you have to find a place to set up. Then you are contending with the sunlight, the bugs, and any other intrusive elements that might come your way.  You also have to deal with being "Out There" in the open with people watching.  For many it is difficult to deal with this self conscious element and, let's face it, this can make us feel nervous (even though it is mainly us making assumptions about what other people might think).  Why leave the comfort of your own studio?  Why make the trek outside to go Plein air painting?  For me it is the challenge, it is the discomfort that drives me forward.  If I can paint amidst all of these challenges then I can paint just about anywhere.  Plein air painting also leads to more confident bold and beautiful brush strokes.  Painting is immediate outside and completed within a time frame. I have found that my work painting outside definitely has developed my in-studio practices and skills.  For now I am enjoying summer and the best of both worlds: the comfort of the studio for late night painting sessions and the challenge and thrill of painting outdoors.  Where is your favorite place to paint?  Post your pictures below.