It's those alpacas!
When you are asked where the paint out is, the reply is Ohio Farm, where the alpacas live. And indeed they do in this green corner of Nordhoek. But most of the artists tackle the trees, the house and the pond leaving the alpacas in peace!
Some artists were slower off the start than others: news first.
But soon the 13 painters were spread out amid the oaks, under their leaves and out of the warm sun. 'First day that it feels like summer,' was John Strickland's comment, and how right he was.
Dorothy did her painting in comfort. Di Breeze got down to the nitty and produced a number of excellent watercolour and pen sketches, her forté.
Marcelle stood for the whole time while a small group of ladies painted on the ground, in near silence.
Everyone agreed that the morning was wonderful and even if we didn't get as much work done as we would have wished, Ohio Farm is very special. Alpacas or not!
Pix by Rob and Fiona
We are priviledged to live in this paradise. Trusting that more folk will join us in 2017.
ReplyDeleteOnce one steps out of our comfort zone ~ we'll wonder why we didn't do it more often. Looking forward to seeing you all this year. 😊