Parked at the Mercantile

 

I just couldn't resist painting this cool old truck parked behind Cockrell Mercantile (in my favorite color)!  The twisted old catalpa tree on the lawn pulled me right into the scene, begging to be painted, too. With ink and watercolor I captured this scene, adding more ink at the finish.  This is a favorite place to paint, and it was fun joining artist friends at the Summit Art Plein Air event!  Painting number 4632 in 4632 days. 

Old Truck at Balducci's

 

Every year there is a sunset paint at Balducci Vineyards, and this year the light was perfect and the winds were howling! With a glass of Vidal Blanc (yummy) in one hand, as I gripped my easel, I painted with the other quick and heavy - trying to get a much paint on there as quickly as possible.  Battling wind gusts while painting is tricky business!  I had to switch my brimmed hat for my ball cap multiple times, in an effort to keep my hair out of my eyes!  Once turned in, it was great to sit down with friends and enjoy a wonderful piece of pizza. This was a super fun paint, despite the wind! Painting number 3400 in 3400 days - wowza!

Rusted Turquoise Truck

This rusted old turquoise truck is a real show stopper in this Albion field.  I wish I knew the story behind this forgotten truck!  I painted this beauty for one of my entries in the Edward's County Paint Out - and this one sold at the opening, and another was commissioned the same week.  Love painting this small town and it's hidden treasures!  Painting number 2857 in 2857 days.