Tractors in the Barn

 As I finished my first two paintings for the day, this scene called to the from over my shoulder.  I looked once, twice, then grabbed my pen and ink and paper.  I sketched the barn, tractors and slope of land quickly on my favorite handmade paper.  Knowing that I didn't have enough time to do this in oil, I was satisfied with the process of ink on paper.  I still think this would make a wonderful painting, perhaps I'll add the color on another day.  Maybe in the studio!  Painting number 2778 in 2778 day.

Windland Family Farm

What a beautiful farm to paint on this gorgeous morning!  The light was absolutely magical as I started laying paint.  Painting on a farm is a special treat, it takes me back to my childhood on the farms of Grandma Frank and Uncle Richard.  The rustle of the drying cornfield in the wind is like music in the air, a peaceful, calming place to spend the morning at my easel.  Plein air art tip of the day - Raid Yard Guard really does rid the painting area of mosquitoes!  I didn't see one bug when the whole county is full of them after that 10 inch rain!  Painting number 2084 in 2084 days.

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