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Here is a picture of my set up at the fair. This is where I painted Saturday and Sunday, it was a little off the path, but perfect for the scene I wanted to capture.
I am so glad that Lisa had this umbrella to paint under it was scorching hot both days and I still managed to get a gentle sunburn .
The fair continued around to the left.

Here is a better shot of the view and one the I'll be working from in the studio.



It was pure joy to be onsite painting. The kids were home and I was out doing something that I loved.

Everyone I met was very kind and Lisa was a fabulous organized promoter.

I have learned a lot about myself painting such a different subject and being on site in public.

What did I learn?

I learned I have to do this a lot more in more ways than one!!!

I was nervous at first but by Sunday it was all in stride. It was the first time that I wasn't a vendor but painting on site with many people of all ages watching, sharing their stories of art and asking questions it was a lot of fun to hear how different people have some connection to art in their life.

I finished this 8" x 10" study Saturday.

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On Sunday I began an 18" x 24" and was only able to get half a general sketch finished and will be completing it from photos. Here is the WIP (work in progress)


It's going to be rich, textural and impressionistic.

A carnival has so many fascinating colors, it could be visited over and over again without exhaustion.

ps There wasn't a fish game ;) but the kids loved the fried dough and fresh Monster bag of Cotton Candy.
Thank you to everyone who follows my journey here!
I also have some paintings in progress I'll be working on and posting this week too.
Watch for more WIP updates.

All the best Rebecca ~Stay Cool it's going to be scorching hot this week!

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