I’m off tomorrow to my much needed week long painting residency at Fair Oaks farm in Evinston. I am so happy.  I get this privilege once a year.  I live in the guest cottage on the farm. It is adorable. It has all the modern conveniences too, including a large tv with all streaming channels. 

I have painted on this farm for 20 years now. It is truly my favorite place on this good earth. I explore every acre while there. It is prime old Florida. The diversity of upland, forest, and wetland is wonderful. There is a great scene to paint in every direction throughout the 160 acres. More notes on my adventure to come.

Country painters live their best life…..