I took a chance with the weather this morning, and followed one of the footpaths across the fields near here. Despite the weather app warning of rain, it amounted to only a couple of drops before moving off elsewhere. It was lovely to be out again. There were plenty of bugs around, but they were far too interested in the thistles and other wild flowers to bother about taking chunks out of me. Being outside with the intention of painting or sketching, doesn’t always mean one has to search for a grand panorama – often it is the small snatched view through a gateway or among some trees, or as in this case, a simple plank walkway from one field to another can capture the interest, and will forever be a reminder of a pleasant walk in a lull before the next downpour.
Graham Findlay Watercolours 