First, before showing you the day’s progress, I want to tell you about an esteemed visitor today, Mr. Ron Hughart. He has published a wonderful autobiography  called The Place Beyond the Dust Bowl and is about to embark upon a book tour.  I am very proud of Ron, and have to confess that he is the victim of the second portrait I ever drew, way back when. You can find his book here:  http://www.amazon.com/Place-Beyond-Dust-Bowl/dp/1892622173Today I crossed into the 2nd third of the mural. I photographed it this way because is appears further! I even pulled the truck forward. . . wasn’t sure about driving an automatic and had to call Keith to inquire about the parking brake. It was the first time I have ever driven to Sawtooth – had to go there first to make some subtle changes, which LJ coached me on yesterday.  Here is the day’s work without all the porkadelia in the way.  The sky looks pretty good in this! These photos help me understand that progress has been made, because today I was just sure that I painted the same snow patch over and over and over again.