Saturday, April 18, 2015

En Plein Air: Roadside View (Oil 11 x 21)

I planned to clean my paint box but didn't want to waste the leftover paint, so I drove to Packinghouse Road this morning, intending to paint again at Sweet Madeline Honey House since people there were so friendly last time that I felt comfortable to paint there. However, maybe because  it was Saturday, the gate was closed. I made a U-turn and drove in the opposite direction. Suddenly, I was impressed by a small wood with dark shaded ground and some sun-lit spots. When I tried to stop and park my car, I began to panic. The dirt road had almost no shoulders with fences on both sides. I would have to block the traffic if I left the car there and set up to paint. Seeing a lady coming out of a house about 50 yards away, I immediately drove to the entrance gate of her residence. The lady's name was Donnetta and she was very friendly with a contagiously happy smile. Upon hearing my request to leave my car there on her property, she immediately agreed.


4 comments:

  1. I love your painting.I wish I could of watched you paint.the yard you painted was mine.Beautiful job.

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  2. Thank you, Jean. You have a beautiful yard. If you allow, I'd like to come inside to paint again in fall and you may watch me paint then.

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  3. When ever you want to paint just call me at 239-728-2758 and I will have the gate open for you.no problem you can paint anytime.

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  4. Thank you, Jean. I definitely will.

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