This was painted on the walkway between the Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Seco Stables that goes under the York Bridge and comes out by this old truck. I sat on the ground to paint, and even now I can recall the sensation of feeling really dirty. There was a vinyl table cloth between me and the dirt, but it was some seriously dirty looking dirt. I will spare you the detailed description. But there were other painters close by, some nice looking horses keeping an eye on me, and a rooster that crowed every so often. That truck isn't going anywhere. Ever so slowly it's crumbling back into the earth.
Sorry about the dirty dirt, but -- the truck, the stone wall, the leaves -- this is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAs always, beautiful colors and light. I think there were also some bugs where you were sitting...:-(
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start calling it Bill's truck.
ReplyDeleteYes on the dirt. That dirt has history... and I may remember when that truck ran. It was used to deliver sawdust and remove manure.
Liking the horse peeking over the edge. It's got spunk. Nice work as always.
i like this - nice!
ReplyDeleteA loveable truck, crumbling with dignity as though sure it had given good service. It's a very fine painting, and one can sense the dirt at a safe remove! It's good to catch up with you again, Barbara.
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ReplyDeleteI love the horse standing watch with his eyes on you, not quite ready to leave his post.
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