Across the Pool

Across the Pool, 2009, oil on linen, 10 x 8 inches

I went back to the same spot of two weeks ago. I chose the same subject but changed the view and the direction of the canvas. The weather was beautiful, the sun was out and although it felt a little humid at time I didn't mind. We had clear skies for most of the day until the end of the session when clouds started forming and rain came down as I was packing my paints. My biggest fear had come true. Rain on my wet painting! To my surprise I had an umbrella in my bag and managed to hold it together with my easel as I hurried to the train station.