The deformation zone of the approaching spring storm had just passed to the east of Singleton. The southwesterly breeze was chilly but the Long Reach Point sheltered me as I painted. The grey overcast was characteristic of the warm frontal surface. It was a great chance to paint en Plein air with no biting bugs.
I painted fast and very heavy on the oils. Art is supposed to be fun. The blue birds were active and using the Peterson Bluebird Houses that I had just given a spring cleaning to. Every bird houses on the property was clean. It took all day.Thursday, May 13, 2021
#2486 "Mid March Long Reach Afternoon"
I felt inspired so I decided to grab my paints and head down to Jim Day Rapids. There was still some snow left to paint. I charged right into the effort. I was distracted by a snuffling noise that seemed out of place amidst the chirps of the spring birds. An otter was bristling its whiskers at me as I was obviously in his/her territory. We enjoy watching the otters all winter long. Come summer, they seem to disappear but occasionally we will see them at night.
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