The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

a pair of geese flew by; outside my studio window; i’m glad elephants don’t fly

Summer days are coming to an end, and I am getting as much plein air painting done as possible.

The leaves on the trees are showing signs of change, and the temperature is gradually dropping. Indian Summer. Fall is not far away. My friends from Studio Rilievo and I organised an impromptu plein air painting outing in Kennett Square. We chose Anson B Nixon Park. That day was my second time painting in this park. In fact, it was the farthest I have ventured into the park to paint. My first time, I was about 30 feet into the park. Ticks. I don't like ticks.

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I’m glad elephants don’t fly.

Memorial Day Weekend in Fairmont Park. It was cool under shade. Lemon Hill Mansion was right behind me and downtown Philadelphia was about two miles to my left, and the afternoon air was echoing with the Made in America concert. The previous night “Queen B” performed...

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