#2111 "Chantry Breezes Bird House Cherub"

From 9:45 am Monday ‎May ‎28, ‎2018 in the garden of Chantry Breezes Bed and Breakfast

This cherub was almost called the "Littlest Wino". Apparently the cement cherub figure had fallen off its pedestal at least twice so now he was demoted to staying on the ground so he wouldn't hurt himself. It would have been quite the fall from the tower and now he was relegated to simply leaning, unsteadily against the base. This cherub was also harvesting and carrying grapes so his intoxication probably explains why he kept falling down. Painting the cement statue reminded me of the time spent studying with Mario Airomi. I included the three bird houses just as they appeared behind the little wino. I surmised that the little drunk was getting the job of looking after the birds after failing to protect the Garden of Eden and drinking too much of the fruits of his labours. Of course I do not really know and am making all of this up. Jenny and Don .... are the proprietors of Chantry Breezes and are terrific and generous hosts! Don told me the history of the cement cherub.

The group from the Southampton Art School's Wind Waves and Weather 2018 were going to paint all day in this garden. The temperatures were going to soar and we needed some shade and protection from the heat. The owners of the Chantry Breezes Bed and Breakfast were gracious hosts and made us feel quite at home. We were careful to not intrude and leave only memories and footprints. I would highly recommend spending a few days and nights at the Chantry Breezes Bed and Breakfast.