Morning on the Farm

I'm so happy for the invitation to paint this lovely farm in Rosebud!  I met the owner, Bob, at my host home last night where he entertained us at the piano after our quick sunset paint along the lake.  What a lovely evening!  He has even inspired me to get back to the piano, too.  The morning light here was glorious, and I've wanted to paint that very unique roofed silo for years! Yay for getting that done and I love that this painting has a new home, too! Painting number 3939 in 3939 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. 

1st and Sears

 

I love sketching the historic downtown streets of Owensville, Missouri, in ink and watercolor for the Gasconade County Plein Air event!  This was "Owensville Day" so I spent all my time on 1st Street, and didn't get to a couple of other places that I really wanted to paint!  These historic buildings tell a story, and I'm glad they are still standing to be painted. I see so many ruins of buildings in other small towns that are not so fortunate. Painting number 4375 in 4375 days and I'm happy this painting has a new home, too!  

Morning on 1st Street

 

I love capturing the charm of historic downtown Owensville in paint!  Staying just across the street, this was an easy site to get to on the morning of the Owensville paint day for the 4th annual Gasconade County Plein Air event.  Walking up and down the street, I liked this section most, especially lit by that morning sun.  I sketched it out in paint, then started filling in the masses, like putting together a puzzle.  Go see this one in person at Art Works On Main Gallery on 1st street, in Owensville - in fact, it is one of the buildings I painted! Painting number 4374 in 4374 days. 

M&T Farms

I loved getting to paint this beautiful farm and sample their Cool Cow Cheese!!  The sweeping vista from the regal house right down to the cow pasture was picturesque - and HAD to be painted! With ink i started the line work, sketching first the upper barn, then working out from there. Once the whole drawing was complete, I began the laying in of color.  As I worked, the cattle lined up for milking - and I happily drew them in.  It really was perfect timing!  It was a wonderful day spent on this beautiful place, and a hot lunch was graciously served on this very cold day, and was amazing indeed.  So happy this painting has a new home with the owners!  Painting number 3201 in 3201 days.