Heartland Arts Inked

I started this ink drawing on location, when waiting for the daily judging to finish in Steelville. Choosing this paper from the art's council to use for their upcoming fundraiser, I had no idea what to expect.  Well, the paper did not release the ink, water could not persuade it to.  With pen, I heavily applied ink, which also held it's spot when dampened. So, I brought it home to finish, and actually used a brush with ink to get the darks.  This paper is thin and not cotton or rice, and has a wonderful color, but I will not work with it again by choice! I guess I am a bit of a paper snob, lol! Painting number 4267 in 4267 days. 

Evans House

While at the show for the Steelville Plein Air event, a man came up to this drawing, looking very closely at it.  After a minute or two, he told me this was his grandparent's house.  His grandparents were married here, and his grandmother's sister died here, it was full of family history.  After asking me to write "Evan's House", he took this drawing home.  I'm so glad this drawing found it's perfect home!  Painting number 2351 in 2351 days.