Pickle Jodon's Place

Framed

This was a complicated scene to paint on location.  However, I really like a challenge.  There were lots of shapes to play with.  I was able to do most of the painting on site, but took it home and contemplated it for a couple weeks.  I finally figured out what it needed to be finished.  I had a great time painting this with my friend and fellow watercolor artist, Lena Thynell.  After we had finished painting, we went in a met the nice owner, Pickle Jodon, who was kind enough to tell us little about the history of the place.  This is one thing that I love about plein air!  A lot of times I get to find out more about the place I painting when I am on site.  Taking a photo doesn't always give me the chance to find out more.