In body, I spent the day in a drafty house, wearing slippers and keeping the oven going to take the chill off. But in my mind's eye it was late summer again, with newly baled round-bales casting long shadows in the warm evening.I'm using a plein air painting I did this summer as a reference, or study. I like doing this, as painting on location helps me get a better feel for the lighting, detail and layout of the landscape-- and also because my camera is an inveterate liar.
It's been a long time since I've been able to devote a whole day to painting, and it felt mighty good. And spending time with my crazy-fun family kept things interesting. Burnt coffee beans, anyone?
I guess there wasn't really a way to work in a line about Pa Ingalls and mushrooms in the crazy-fun family part. Sigh. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm Ruth, and I approve of this painting. (Look! I have a computer today after all. Jonno brought it back.:D)
Haha! Yeah... how to explain... ;-D I'm so glad you were able to be a part of some of the craziness yesterday! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.
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