Here I am, painting in Romans.









It was another hot day, with humidity hanging in the morning air. But I love misty landscapes... the nostalgia... the sense of expectation, the feeling that something is about to happen... So, here was the scene:


There is almost no color. I like the way there is light coming through the arches on the left, and darkness is behind the arches on the right, and the left arch appears darker than the right. I know the scene doesn't look like much, but this is about making art, not reproducing the scene in front of me.

As I worked, the mist was burning off, and more sparkle appeared in the water. Here is the final painting:

Bridge at Romans  8" x 10"  oil

After lunch, it was so hot, I wanted to be in the shade. So, I joined another artist, and we went to the park. There, I sat on the ground, and made this little watercolor.

Cool Waters  7" x 10"  watercolor

All in all, not too bad a day. Afterward, I should mention, we went back to the art center in Tain l"Hermitage and ate some fantastic French food, with a lot of wine and chocolate! Thank you, Valrhona Chocolate, for your generous contribution!