This was our first painting session at the Howard County Conservancy (we’ll be going back on October 3, to paint during their Fall Festival). I was the only one there (although one person did come by to take some photos later in the morning), and I had a lovely morning to paint. There are several places around the Gudelsky Environmental Education Center that offer nice views across fields or of the farm house and gardens, and there are also short(-ish) trails for the more adventuresome. I positioned myself near the Montjoy Barn, a unique late 18th century structure that was recently disassembled at its original site, repaired, cataloged, and moved to the Conservancy’s Mount Pleasant Farm grounds. (For more information, see http://www.hcconservancy.org/mtJoy.php ) This spot gave me a nice view across to one of the trailheads, with trees and fields beyond (no Big Green Wall!). Like the piece I did the previous week, this one needs some finishing before it’s ready to post here.
