House and Home

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Tucked among the weeping willows and a little walking bridge spanning the meandering river that courses its way through Stewart Park, this small stone house makes a beautiful sight. I can’t think of a more lovely location for a home.
On Thursday, September 12th, the MAA Plein Air group settled in for a morning of sketching and painting on what turned out to be a wonderful fall day for the last day of this year’s Plein Air Program. At noon the artists put down their brushes and set up their work near the statue of BIG BEN so everyone could see the results of their efforts. Artists being artists, we all became engrossed in discussions about different painting methods and supplies. Soon after, we proceeded across the road to the historic Codes Mill for lunch in Fiddleheads Restaurant where we talked about new art shows, travels to other painting venues and plans for a MAA plein Air Program for 2025 - all before bidding farewell to everyone until we see each other again at more art events.
What a perfect day that was! And, for myself, to take home a canvas with prospects for a larger canvas, made the experience even more worthwhile. Often, I come across a site that just calls me to set up and paint. That’s when I pause to evaluate my thoughts and work out the best way to put them down on canvas. Forty years of painting experience helps to speed the process. Time flies and when I have gone as far as I can go, I step away, and evaluate. The silence of the moment is golden – a feeling deep down that I have captured a touch of soul. Who could ask for more.
Charlie
September 2024

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