Stunning spring day today. It must have reached 73 degrees, bright blue sky, and few bugs! Went back to Smyrski Farm in New Milford and painted on the side of the road. The late morning light was nicer than I expected, but the shadows quickly changed and I stopped. I'll go back and finish this painting on a morning when the leaves pop. My little ink sketches were well worth the time it took to make them. I put a light color wash over one of them and tried to hold to the colors that speak of this time of year, and note the direction of the sun and shadows. The sketches also will be a good reminder when I return to the area and am looking for something to paint.
The paint out days in April are going to be wonderful. I'm looking forward to walking down into the property and viewing the farm from below. It looks like a river runs along side and a swampy area. As today progressed, the mountains to the south turned a periwinkle blue and the mountains to the north went mauve. Lots and lots of animal noises . . . cows, wild turkeys, hawks, nuthatches, etc.
Big "Thank You" to Weantinoge and all who help preserve this beautiful land!
Reminder: tighten the bracket on my umbrella, bring bug spray, bring sun-block, bring extra drinking water.
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