Monday, May 12, 2008

"Limekiln Creek" ©



A flock of small children stood all around my easel asking just what you would expect. "What are you doing?", "How do you mix paint", "What color is that?", and then adding to the conversation tales of their painting experience and trials, which I came to hear are very great for 5 year olds. I had set up on the outskirts of the campground just above the creek, deep in the redwoods to paint "Limekiln Creek". We all had a great time. The children came and went, patience drifting away, then finally when the painting was almost finished the oldest said "who are you going to give it to"? I knew her mind was pleading for it, but thought better of sending a wet oil painting to some unsuspecting parents tent.

Oil on Linen, 8" X 10"

2 comments:

Marian Fortunati said...

Beautiful warms and cools and lovely light playing in the creek.
The conversations must have stimulated the creative artist in you!! Another great painting.

Laura Wambsgans said...

Thanks Marian, you are right. See you in the morning!

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