Antiques and Pumpkins

I wait all year to paint the gorgeous pumpkins of autumn - and today I'm using oils!  This is a treat after a full day of yard work, a perfect creative outlet.  The antique pot belonged to my great grandmother, and the old watering can is a lucky find at an antique shop long ago.  I love the way the colors reflect the pumpkins, too.  It turned out to be a beautiful day, even though we had a hard freeze last night.  Too bad the covers didn't protect my flowers, it's going to be another warm week ahead.  Painting number 4688 in 4688 days. 

Watering the Flowers - sketch

Watering the Flowers - sketch
pen and ink on paper, 5x6

After returning home from Michael's Academic Awards ceremony which immediately followed Alan's Second Grade Show, I am posting a vintage style pen and ink sketch of this woman tending her flowers.  I have an acrylic painting almost finished for my month of figure studies, but I am just too tired to tie up the loose ends.  I'll take care of that tomorrow.  This drawing makes the 1163rd piece in 1163 days.