Night at Kactus Creek

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 It's always fun to explore a new place - especially with paint!  This Croquet Club is super cool! The bright greens illuminated at night, with a vintage home as a backdrop was all I needed to set up on the spot and start painting!  When painting a nocturne, I like to wait for the darkness before really laying paint.  So, I sketched out my scene with my brush, marking lights and darks as they developed. I wanted some of that last blue light in the sky before full darkness, and the water tower in shadow in the background, too.  A real sense of place can be established with just a few small details.  I'm so happy this painting was selected for the Purchase Award, too.  What an honor!  Painting number 4666 in 4666 days. 

Kactus Creek Croquet Club

What a cool place to go with family and friends, enjoying a little croquet!  This was the kick off event for Paint Parkville, held at Kactus Creek Croquet Club!  With plenty of shelter from the drizzle and impending rain, I found a comfortable place to start this rather complicated composition.  86 degrees when I left my house, the temperature dropped quickly.  Starting in short sleeves and my sandals, I ended with my fur lined leather jacket and boots.  Thank goodness I keep those layers in the trunk, just in case!  Did I ever mention I was a girl scout?  Lol!  Painting number 2073 inn 2073. This painting was runner up to the winner tonight!

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