Turn up the Heat! Pretty Please?

No Wake, Plein Air 9 x 12 oil on Ampersand Gessobord $350. framed  SOLD in less then 24 hours!

 

Ok, it’s JUNE 1st!  WHY do we have 15 MPH winds, and  53^oF weather?  Monday is painting day, and come hell or high water I go painting.  Today, I dressed for winter.  I wore leggings under my jeans, a sleeveless T shirt, turtleneck sweater, winter jacket, and a shop coat!  I found a winter toque in the van and put that on under my straw hat.  I did bring gloves and I wish I had worn them.  By the end of the day my hands were so stiff I could not hold my brush.   I may have looked ridiculous, but I was warm, except for my hands that is.  In spite of the horrid weather it was a good day.  Good friends, curious wildlife, many curious onlookers, and I did get a decent painting completed.

Artists working in their cars to keep warm. I worked off the back of my van. Too bad the wind was in my face. Horizontal flag tells the story.  I had to weigh my easel down with my backpack to keep it from blowing over.

 

Bundled up to keep warm. Layers upon layers of clothing.

My duck friend was even fluffed up from the cold.

This swan family with cygnets in tow, headed out of the safety of the harbour into the Detroit River. They were soon swept down river with the wind and the swift current. I hope they made it safe harbour.