Plein Air Painting

The weather has been unusually cold and wet this winter and I haven't been outside to paint very often.  The spirit was willing but the fingers were numb!

At last a beautiful day found several painters hard at work at the Davis Ranch. Lots of varied subject matter to paint including several long views, trees galore and a river and waterfalls.  Still, inspite of all the natural beauty I chose to paint an old rusty water tank truck that had been parked many years ago and not moved since.   Have wanted to paint an old truck and seen so many well done but never attempted one until now.  Quite a challenge to get the proportions right.  The ranch owner treated us like royalty artists and provided with a delicious spread  of food beyond our wildest imaginings.  It is so very nice to recognized as something special even when we are not sure we deserve it.  Heartfelt thanks from all who painted and enjoyed the food.