This is a farm in the country side of Dexter Michigan. I was painting this pastel on a clear sky morning for the Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival the week of August 12. It was a wonderful day. As I stood painting beside the country road, a boy of 10 , repeatedly passed me and we waved and smiled at each other. He probably did that about 4 times, before he finally stopped. We chatted for a long time, perhaps 20 minutes. He told me of his family farm with sheep and a garden and ducks and goats and chickens. He was a charming, kind young fellow. He made my day. He was an excellent and safe driver on that four wheel vehicle... I forget what they are called. My day was even more special because of our chat.
This is a farm in the country side of Dexter Michigan. I was painting this pastel on a clear sky morning for the Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival the week of August 12. It was a wonderful day. As I stood painting beside the country road, a boy of 10 , repeatedly passed me and we waved and smiled at each other. He probably did that about 4 times, before he finally stopped. We chatted for a long time, perhaps 20 minutes. He told me of his family farm with sheep and a garden and ducks and goats and chickens. He was a charming, kind young fellow. He made my day. He was an excellent and safe driver on that four wheel vehicle... I forget what they are called. My day was even more special because of our chat.