Yesterday in drawing lessons, a student brought photos of the family farm in hopes of designing and drawing a collage. There were close-up shots of fruit and blossoms, medium shots of individual trees and equipment, and long range views of orchards with hills behind them. I have been drawing this stuff for years, but yesterday one of those photos caused me to spontaneously erupt with “I’d like to paint that!” Why? Because it was beautiful! I am inspired by beauty, once again! Here is a similar picture that I drew in colored pencil a few years ago. Sorry, it is sold.

Okay, I lied. I am not sorry that it sold. I love to sell my work!