This farmhouse turned winery sits high upon a hill, with sprawling views all around. Picking my spot carefully, I knew rain would be blowing in from the south and west. Finding cover at the north edge of a shelter, I found my composition in the landscape, and started drawing in ink. On misty, rainy days, I must work fast to protect paper and ink. The cotton handmade paper absorbs water from the atmosphere, which will add flow to the ink - sometimes far too much spread! As I finished, the light rain was paused long enough for me to grab a frame and get the drawing between glass. Once framed and turned in, I could sigh in relief and move on to the oil painting inspired by this piece. Painting number 3407 in 3407 days.
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