Fork in the Creek

I had given up on snow arriving when I looked out in the middle of the night.  So, I was so excited to see albeit a light snowfall had arrived!  Determined to make my classes at the gym first, I put blinders on to get there. Once there, my eyes kept drifting towards the windows - AND THAT BEAUTIFUL WHITE STUFF!  With my gear in the car, I went directly to the spot I did my pen and ink with watercolor yesterday, and painted in oils. My right hand did get a bit cold, since I can't wear a glove while painting small - and didn't even think of grabbing a hand warmer from my trunk.  No matter - it was totally worth it to paint in a place like this.  I hope to paint this place large with the next good snow!  Painting number 2940 in 2940 days and day 27 of the #stradaeasel challenge.

In the Shed

In the Shed
Oil on panel, 6x6

With temperatures nearing 80 degrees this afternoon - it was the perfect day for working in the garden!  I had to dig out my shorts and a tank top - which I haven't worn for months - just to get to work.  There are SO many flowers coming up - I can't wait until they are blooming!  These tools were among the necessary items for today, so I have captured them in oil.  I am again working small, since time is short, and I have other things yet to take care of.  I started with an orange primed panel, and placed all of my darks first.  The lights are not very strong, since these tools are inside of a north facing shed, deep in the shade. From there, I simply laid in all of the value - quick and loose.  Painting number 435 in as many days, and here comes the rain :)