Kathys Kottage Inked

What a treasure I found when arriving in Tonganoxie!  This was literally the first place I scouted, and I stayed for TWO paintings - one in ink and the other in oil!  With such a charming cottage, I tried two different approaches compositionally.  The first in portrait orientation, and the second in landscape, unable to choose a favorite!  I liked how the trees reached up to the sky, leaving all that dreamy light through the branches.  I could have stayed all day to paint, with an abundance of subject matter all around!  So happy this drawing has a new home!  Painting number 2052 in 2052 days.

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S. Delaware and 3rd Street

The amazing light is what first drew my attention.  I had planned to paint the view looking down 4th Street, but oh, that light was calling.  I moved my car closer to the spot, and took my ink and paper out.  I would first ink the house, and then the street - and then decide which to paint. I never made it to the second drawing!  This was my scene!  I took out my oils and decided on a  8x10, because I was now 30 mintues into my 2 hour Quick Paint time.  Undaunted, I let the painting unfold.  I had already worked out the composition and values in ink, so I could allow that intuitive part of me lay down that paint. Would you believe I even finished 15 mintues early?  I had time to clean my brushes, frame and pack up at my leisure. Icing on the cake?  This painting was awarded 1st place in the Sunflower Stroll Quick Paint!  Painting number 2051 in 2051 days.

Sunflower Stroll Plein Air Winner
oil on panel, 10x8
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Kathys Kottage

Would you believe this was my first day in Tonganoxie ever?  It always amazes me to find such hidden treasures just 60 miles from home!  This charming cottage is an Air B&B in the making, and will soon be ready for company!  I could not leave without completing two paintings - one in ink and one in oils.  I can already tell I'm going to need more time painting in Tonganoxie!  Maybe I'll return with artist friends and stay right here!  Painting number 2049 in 2049 days.

Sunflower Stroll Best Of Show Winner!!
oil on panel, 9x12
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