The Hudson Public Library has one of the most beautiful spots I know of, to view the Assabet River.  Last year's painting of this spot sold, and as I was quite attached to the painting I wanted to replace it.  This year the painting is larger (18x24), and is on stretched canvas.  The river, like a lake here, has swans, which are not in the painting.

The "small farm"was run from the late 1980s through 2016 or 2017 by Barbara and Dwight Sipler (see http://small-farm.org).  Recently the farm was undertaken by Elena and Karl (http://www.small-farm.com) who continued growing vegetables and flowers using sustainable methods.

This painting was painted from the trees bordering the farm along the road.  A view opens onto the field nearest the road, in such a position that the morning sun hits the field.  I brought a lap painting kit and finished a 5x7 in about four hours, making friends with the local cat and seeing Karl and Elena as they inventoried.

Small farm, Stow.  5x7 oil on linen

Pilot Grove Farm raises chickens, which walk around in the shade, scratching and resting during the day.  Their inquisitive looks and gentle curiosity inspired me as I painted the livestock barn and rail fence.   I studied them and then painted them quickly.  The result is six inches by six inches:

Pilot Grove Farm barn, rail fence and chickens; 6x6 inches, oil


























































July 1 2019