Afternoon in the Train Garden

So much work has been done on this train garden since I've been to the arboretum!  The veronica was in full bloom - pulling me to it's side to paint!  A very complicated scene, this one took me longer to paint than most.  It was nice to have the luxury of time on this dry afternoon, I've been dodging rain for weeks now!  Planning to finish three today, I only completed two.  Perhaps I'll make up the difference tomorrow!  Painting number 2329 in 2329 days.

Trains!

I have driven by this garden many times, as it is close to me.  When I walled into the back yard, I was amazed at the elaborate trains set up in the back yard!  It took me a little while to decide exactly what to paint - the subjects were endless!  I started with an oil painting, and then moved into ink and watercolor for the rest of the day!  7 paintings later, this is my post for the day. What a treat to paint in a water/train garden on this beautiful day!  This was such a fun partnership for the Urban Sketchers KC and the Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City, to join together for their annual water garden tour.  I hope to do this every year, it is so inspiring to see what another dreams up in their own space!  Painting number 1995 inn 1995 days.