Looking Down Walnut

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I love painting up and down Walnut Street in historic Augusta, Missouri, and this spot near the H.S. Clay House is a favorite location.  This inn is a jewel in town, and the morning light spreading in through the leaves caught my attention immediately.  I set up on the spot and started painting, and barely finished up in time to drive it framed up to the Harmonie Verein.  I'm so happy this painting has a new home, too.  Painting number 5043 in 5043 days. 

Water Garden at H.S. Clay House

I love experiencing a new place early in the morning, while others still sleep.  With pen and ink, I walk the grounds, looking for special locations to draw.  I heard the music of this water garden before I could see it, and the magic was in the painting.  I quickly lose track of time while the water babbles. Only when raindrops started to fall on my work did I snap back to reality and look for cover.  Rain and ink do not mix!  A splendid breakfast awaited my return!  Painting number 2359 in 2359 days.

H.S. Clay House Inked

What an amazing place to spend an evening!  After a day spent in Augusta wine country, and a fabulous private dinner at Kate's Coffee, this is where we have come to unwind and visit. A little soak in tre hot tub and I am good as new.  Looking forward to a few more memories before heading home tomorrow. Painting number 2357 in 2357 days.

Going for a Drive

Going for a Drive
Oil on panel, 12x9
H.S. Clay House
Augusta Harvest Festival Plein Air

The weather could not have been any more perfect for a day of painting.  Settled down into old town Augusta, I set my easel up in the shade of a tree.  As the sun marched west, I had to keep scooting my easel over to keep in the shade.  Knowing I would have to do this beforehand, I got down all of the important parts that would certainly change with my moving view.  Once drawn and blocked in, I did not adjust, so it would remain true to the original vision.  I really enjoyed this day, and our lovely models were real troopers as the sun heated up!  So fun!  This is my 262nd painting in 262 days and Day 22 in the 30 Day Painting Challenge.