This is the little creek that feeds into the river (See Monday’s postings) at Robin’s house. There was so much beauty – everywhere you looked, especially along this little creek.
And terrific features to paint like this little bridge that leads to the main house.
As beautiful as the place is, there are always draw backs to living in paradise. Robin told us that a few times the river and creek have flooded and they have had water in their home….one time even as high as the second floor. YIKES!
As I walked along the river and the creek to take these photos, I saw tons and tons of smooth river rocks. But I was fascinated by the way the creek had etched out this slate and made it into long flat pieces. And the moss growing on it was just a bonus.
Robin’s beautiful home near Romney was the site of the Paint-out on Saturday. How wonderful that she shared her wonderful location with us. 
There was several buildings on the property that are unique. I love the boards on this one. 
And lovely settings like this that would make a great painting.
And this one too! Where to start???!!!! That is always the problem when you go to a new location that is rich with subject matter. It’s hard to know what to paint first. That is why digital cameras have been such a useful tool for painters. All those pictures…so little time to paint.
One thing I love to do is gather with other artist to paint. This weekend there was a Paint-Out in Hampshire County, West Virginia where my cabin is located. I joined their Arts Council last year and when I got an invitation to attend the Paint-out I jumped at the chance. 
Every direction you looked at the river was a beautiful shot.
And my favorite was the convergence of the creek with the river.
As I have mentioned several times in the last few weeks, the Blue Ridge Arts Council’s current show hanging in the gallery at 305 East Main Street is “A River Runs Through It”, all about the Shenandoah River. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful feature in our town.
Impressionist’s Poppies II is the second version of this painting that I did last Thursday during the Art Walk. I put the finishing touches on it yesterday. It is a 12×9 canvas panel painted in oil and is available framed for $195 by contacting me at 
Summer Sky is an oil on 9×12 canvas panel and is available for $225 framed. 
Up on Twin Mountain in West Virginia yesterday we walked along the orchard road. Along with the apple trees there is a long row of plum trees.
The plums are dark purple but they show up blue on the trees. Really beautiful! And the trees are loaded. 
Aren’t they great??? Just waiting to be ready to make into jelly!
There are so many advantages to living in a small town that it’s hard to complain when you run into one of the disadvantages. 
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