"Paint Out #2"

Postcards From Merion

I just realized I will not be able to scan in my paintings to show on the blog as they are framed and probably hanging already at the Wayne Art Center.  You can go and check them out however.  There is a gala opening--meaning you have to contribute a little pile of money to attend--on Saturday night.  The show is open to the public from then on until June 24th.

There were many wonderful paintings being brought in last night.  It is amazing how much material people can get onto a canvas in a short time.  This show is definitely worth seeing.

There are still two days of painting to go.  Today promises to be raining again and we go to Philadelphia to paint.  I may end up on my daughter's porch in Mount Airy as it is covered and there is a toilet available.  These are not ideal reasons for choosing a painting site.

Some people work better when they are stressed.  I'm not one of them.  There is a feeling of 'carnival' about this paint out that is engaging but I don't think painting as a competitive sport is for me.  I am of an age when thinking about my subject matter and planning is as important as the act of painting itself.  Of course if the weather had been perfect I might have an entirely different opinion.  The exhilaration of being in controlled nature in fine weather can make up for a lot of hassle.

Tomorrow all the artists will be in downtown Wayne painting in the morning and it looks like the sun may be shinning!  Join the fun.