Although the country is said to be opening, return toward normal activity seems very slow. The covid-19 infection rate is still rising in a significant number of places in this country and worldwide as the virus continues to spread. It is still my personal policy to continue distancing, and seems to be the plan for a majority of the population. So when I paint outdoors it is still close to home.
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| On the Raccoon River |
Yesterday was one of the warmest, sunniest and most enjoyable mornings I've spent painting outdoors. The size of Waterworks Park, less than a mile away, allows nearly infinite painting opportunities. The Raccoon River is running at normal levels as it winds through the bottoms. This time I set up at the very edge of the stream, next to a public boat ramp. Very few people ever use the ramp, especially during the week, so it was peaceful and cool next to the running water.
The panel on my easel was small enough to cover and bring near finishing in the two hours or so before the sunlight changed.
It was good to be outdoors and working with my colleague Chuck Thompson, another plein air enthusiast. We will probably do it again in a few days.
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