Tree at Nelson-Atkins Museum

I have never been to the Nelson-Atkins Museum at Christmas time, and was excited to see the nativity scenes at up in this main hall.  My artist friends had told me how lovely it was, but the expansive hall was empty, except for this lovely unadorned tree.  With a few poinsettias flanking it, this was the only seasonal view.  So, I sketched the tree with pencils and lunched with Mom and friends, still longing for a gorgeous Christmas scene.  I think we're going to Union Station in a couple of weeks so that place will surely meet my needs!  Painting number 3974 in 3974 days. 

Rozelle Court Balcony

The Monday Morning Watercolorists chose this place for our sketch venue today.  Originally, if didn't think I could squeeze it in, but it was in a direct line with Parkville, so how could I pass it by?  This is 30 minutes of sketch time with watercolor pencils, which I have a love- hate relationship with!  I love the Italian architecture of this court, and hope to do a few more when I have more time. I need quite a bit is Kansas City work for upcoming events, so this was a great scouting opportunity, too!  Painting number 3343 in 3343 days.