Morning on the Farm

I have wanted to paint this beautiful barn since I first saw it on my way to Rosebud. I could not have imagined I would be invited to paint this very place!  Lovely from all directions, the light was best from this one. Though I would love to paint the sunburst on the other side of the barn - the light was too direct with no shadows to draw the eye through the painting.  A perfect day, perfect light and a perfect scene - this was a lovely plein air day!  Painting number 3943 in 3943 days.  So happy this painting has a new home, too. 

Afternoon in Rosebud

 

It was super fun painting in Rosebud today!  I LOVE that charming town, and this scene was calling my name!  This lovely building in the foreground is Rachel's Room Boutique, and it is FULL of amazing things!  It was a joy to meet the owners, too!  This painting will be available at White Mule Winery for tomorrow's sale from noon to 3:00. Painting number 3934 in 3934 days. 

Second Street in Rosebud

What fun to paint on the sidewalk, talking to all who walked by while shopping!  It was fun to immerse myself in the daily bustle of this small town, brimming with shoppers!  The pumpkins strewn about made for the perfect autumn landscape, too.  After the ink and watercolor, I framed and turned this one in before starting another.  Love that this painting now lives in the home who's sidewalk I was on! Painting number 4376 in 4376 days. 

Autumn in Rosebud

I love painting the charming town of Rosebud, and for this painting I set upon 5th Street, right on 50 hwy.  I had a great vantage of Loeb's Mill and the whole row of historic buildings up the street.   The Rusty Gate had a beautiful fall display, and I couldn't resist the wholesome Americana oozing from this place!  So, I inked my composition, then added color using watercolor and gouache.  It felt like summer out there today - what a joy to paint! Come see this painting tomorrow and a dozen others painted since Wednesday in Gasconade County at the park by Rosebud Legion Hall, 11:00 to 3:00!  Painting number 4372 in 4372 days. 

Rosebud Mo

 I started the ink work on this (beside my car) between showers, only to be forced back into my car as the rain kicked up.  I took advantage of the break to eat some fruit, rehydrate, and then headed back out as the rain let up.  Shoppers along the walk stopped by to talk as I worked - and one of those visitors ended up buying this painting for her own wall!  The charming town of Rosebud is a wonderful place to shop on a Saturday - and droves of people walked out of that bakery on the far right with boxes of goodies!  I sure wish I had more time for shopping on this day!  Painting number 3204 in 3204 days. 

Second Creek Pumpkins

Last year was my first time in Rosebud, and this place caught my eye when I didn't have enough time to paint it!  I was so happy to see this place when I drove into Rosebud for today's competition, because NOW was my chance at it!  I arrived early to hopefully finish before the rain moved in.  Well, that didn't happen, but at least I had shelter nearby to duck under.  I have lately been taking more time to really study what I see, before laying paint.  Stepping back,  squinting and looking, I often see values and colors that I don't see at first glance. I love when a painting comes together, even in a cold rain - and it won an award, too!  Painting number 3200 in 3200 days.