This was the second lunch time demonstration that I try while the participants enjoy their lunch. I paint away and try to carry on a conversation. The location of the painting at high noon requires that they can enjoy some chairs and tables and I try to turn whatever is in front of me into a painting.
There was a small water lily pond with water trickling into it. The scene reminded me of Monet's Garden. What could be more perfect? There was a woven wire great blue heron near the trench where water trickled into the pond. A common grackle came by to find something to eat and to enjoy a cold shower as well. Even a dark fluorescent bird can be hard to find and somewhat camouflaged in the shadows. Both are in this painting on a very rough and textured panel. I tried.
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.
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