Historic Cuba along Route 66

 

I have wanted to paint historic Cuba asking Route 66 for years!  WHAT A COOL TOWN - SO happy I finally got the chance! This town has so many sweet old buildings!  Each street I walked down, I find another painting just waiting to be painted.  I did get two done today, but so many others will have to wait until I return to this area.  Painting number 4537 in 4537 days. 

Afternoon at the Cabin

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It was a lovely morning for painting a log cabin in the woods, and I just couldn't resist painting the morning light.  I had to keep moving closer to my subject to stay in the shade of the outermost walnut tree.  The sun was in and out today, so I marked that light early to be sure I'd have it.  I do so love these rural Missouri homesteads. This painting now Showing at Gallery Zeke in Steelville, and is my 5061st painting in 5061 days. 

Wheelgate Farm Inked

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This was a day of dodging rain and changing light!  It was raining so hard when I started this, that I worked partially from my car!  My fountain pen ink will totally bleed to black if rained on! The rain cleared and the sun came out, and it turned out to be a gorgeous day!  I really do love these old barns, and those herefords grazing in the meadow was simply icing on the cake!  Painting number 2407 in 2407 days.

Robertson's Barn on the Hill

I really love these wonderful old midwestern barns, especially the strong lines of this one.  I could not have found a more perfect landscape for this barn, big sky, sweeping fields and wide open country.  Working in pen and ink, I draw out my composition and use my water brush pen to get those greys. I like to work on a piece of plexiglass that allows me to see everything around my paper.  Why cover any of this beauty up?  Painting 2372 in 2372 days.

Three Polled Herefords

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When one paints outside as much as I do, reading the weather becomes second nature. I paint until the very last moment before ducking for cover.  I started this painting right after a heavy downpour.  The colors are fresh from the rain, and the cattle came close after their handler tossed out some feed.  So glad they came close for the end of the day!  Painting number 2353 in 2353 days.

Lakehouse Retreat

This nostalgic little lakehouse was a perfect spot to spend time on the water.  After an ink drawing of the house and an old leaning oak, I turned my camp stool around to capture this scene.  Heavy rains were expected, so I worked fast.  I was so into the ink today that I never did get out my oils.  After this, I headed into Steelville to capture the old Evans house in ink. I'll have to double up on my oils tomorrow to make up for it!  Painting number 2350 in 2350 days.