Barn at the Creek

A couple days ago, we found this wonderful barn down by a run off creek. The twist of water was inviting, as was the rich, late winter foliage.  I pulled an older birch panel for this one, and the priming was very rough and porous.  It soaked up the paint as it wore down my brushes, which are already on their last hairs!  I think this still needs work, but I'm going to let it rest tonight and see what calls to me tomorrow!  Painting number 2238 in 2238 days.

Winter Farm on Schultz-Portage Rd

When I run the North Coast Inland Trail, I pass this farm every time.  In all seasons, from all angles on the trail, this place makes a wonderful painting.  I love the wet, dark ground against the melting snow, and the lane leading to the farmhouse.  The otherwise quiet colors of the day pop against the fairground, and my challenge is to really capture those colors with my paint.  My Richeson ice blue has been a "go-to" color this winter, and I'm now officially out of what I brought on my palette!  I only bring a few basic colors to reload when away from home, and they are the primaries.  I really wish I had brought that tube with me!  Live and learn!  Painting number 2228 in 2228 days.

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