When I go out to paint I never know what I am going to run into. The weather sometimes can be predictable but everything else is up to the universe...
As artist in residence at the Parsons Semminary Museum's "Par Sem Day" I had a perfect summer day, big crowds, and many cars to paint...
What a situation ! Had to make my way through hundreds of perfect models and just pick one to start with. I went for the early 1900's class and settled in the deep shade with a blue grass band serenading me. Excellent spot!
I usually paint standing up at my easel. In this crowded throng I found it easier to be sitting. I was lower than eye level. Everyone got quiet as they got near me...
...or didn't even notice me...which was totally fine with me, I could concentrate without interruptions. I was doing these fast.
I only had a few hours. So I hustled and averaged 1- 1.5 hours per sketch.
1922 Tan Ford, 6x12 watercolor on Rives BFK.
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