... and eating the last softshell crabs of the season. I call that an eventful weekend!
And then there was the lovely pig pickin' at M's on Sunday where I met a new, charming kindred spirit and, in an effort to divest myself of some of my 25lbs of lentilles de Puy (don't ask), contributed a lentil salad whose quirky recipe was of my own hasty devising. Feta, plumped raisins, toasted walnut, fresh mint, red onion, olive oil, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper---the usual suspects.
I'd intended to post a midyear assessment of my 2007 art plan yesterday, but what with all my cow, crab, and pig partying, I did not get around to it. I'll do so this week.
Here are my sweet art buddies Lin and Sue, who went with me to the dairy farm to sketch:
There were zillions of flies bothering the cows, though this had not been the case in my previous visits to the farm, therefore the girls weren't as into posing as they had been last summer. Sketches were, of necessity, on the perfunctory side.
Later, sitting on the terrace of Crook's Corner, I took a few minutes to sketch what was in front of me.
That table with accessories is absolutely breathtaking. The reflections, the colors, everything. Simply beautiful. And the cows and other sketches. You had a grand day and lots to show for it. Awesome work!
Posted by: Sherie | July 16, 2007 at 06:54 PM
Tu es si productive, j'ai des difficultés à te suivre. Ces croquis de vaches sont magnifiques, et tes couleurs toujours resplendissantes. Quel plaisir de revenir sur ton blog. Excuse mon absence.
Posted by: wagonized | July 10, 2007 at 03:34 PM
No way is sketching other artists narcissistic. You're getting life models for free - and hopefully 'understanding' ones as well! I always make a point of sketching other artists when out working with them 'plein air'
Posted by: Katherine | July 10, 2007 at 09:49 AM
I like the last one of the food and things on your table the best-probally shows what's important to me.
Posted by: Linda | July 06, 2007 at 02:01 PM
I adore your cow posteriors. Also enjoyed seeing your trip to see the polomorized dead ones. UGH. but facinating.
Posted by: lindsay | July 06, 2007 at 09:48 AM
The "quick" watercolor of what was in front of you is gorgeous. I've been thinking about your unique and wonderful style of watercolor painting lately. Your work stays in my mind for a long time.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | July 06, 2007 at 03:04 AM