en plein air

This is a photo of some of our art group who today met in our garden and field to sketch some of the views. It wasn't exactly the balmy early summer's evening that we had anticipated when it was planned, but it was fun nonetheless. You can see our teacher Fiona standing up (glass of wine in hand) pointing out the sun which was setting behind some clouds. The rest of the group are behind Fiona at the top of the garden.

The animals behaved well, mostly ignoring us but at one point - typically, before I had my camera (grrrrr) I looked round and saw Carole busily sketching away with Joey boy standing right behind her and looking over her shoulder.

I really feel that I must apologise for my continued lack of commenting. I am so short of time at the moment, not least because we are opening our garden to the public in a couple of weeks and it currently looks like Steptoe's Yard. I am trying to get a few important indoor jobs done before tackling it. Hopefully when it is all over I will be able to devote a bit more time to 365.

[Padlock]

Jan, great shot I must admit I may have paid more attention to my teachers if they stood with wine glass in hand. Love the picture and words starts my day of with a smile.

[Pat Knowles]

This is a great scene Jan...love that we can see the view you look at every day in your busy life.
A teacher with a glass of wine in her hand (given by you no doubt) is the right sort of teacher. Sounds a fun class, hope the wind blowing the paper wasn't a problem!!

[Pat Knowles]

BTW that pretty pale tree is a great focal point.

[Jan Hall]

@happypat Thanks Pat, it is a lovely tree. It is a variegated maple. We've got one just like it in our garden and I love it.

[Mark Lynham]

how do you cope with that view every day! :-) must look great when the fogs out early in the morning :-)

[Susan Golding]

what a lovely garden you have and view. Looks a fun evening!

[Karin Treff]

Love this shot. What a beautiful space for a painting class.

[Helen]

What a great location.Sounds a good fun - wine and art!

[Linda]

Looks like fun,.

[elkehochban]

Teachers with wine! Wonderful idea! Take all the time you need - we'll still be here when you get back.

[carol white]

A lovely scene to sketch!! Hope you were all inspired!!

[❀ Lynn]

What a great way to teach...with wine glass in hand...keeps a relaxed teacher I am sure!

[JH]

That does look like fun. I totally fancy myself as an artist squinting appraisingly at the scenery, wine glass in hand. I wish I could paint!

[Judith Greenwood]

Flipping eck I'd get vertigo in your garden & Nigel would be in constant trauma - he can't do cliff edges ;0). I need to try more alcohol with my artwork...

[PasadenaRose]

My, such a lush green view you have. :-)
Such a cryin' shame that you didn't have your camera to capture Joey Boy supervising the sketching. That must have been a hoot.