Thursday 12 February 2015

Sleaford Allotments

What a grey day to go painting, I didn't care as I was meeting up with my dear friend Haidee for a catch up lunch and a bit of painting.
Was so good to see her again, we couldn't believe that it had been last November when we last organised a 'paint out' in Brancaster.. After our delicious lunch of goat's cheese tart at the Heckington Farm cafe we headed off to the allotments for a spot of painting. They were massive and very well kept. We had a good walk round before deciding on our spot to paint. We stayed near each other so we could continue to chat.
We both have a very different approach to a painting. Haidee has a very good eye for composition and homes in on a subject where as I tend to take on the bigger picture. We were serenaded by a little Robin that continued to sing his heart out all the time we were painting. This was punctuated by a very noisy turkey not far away. The turkey looked to be missing a few feathers and was quite a character, he found his way into Haidee's picture. I chose a view of the river, liking the close colours and flat light.

The River by the Allotments

 The light didn't alter much all afternoon which made a nice change from rushing to capture something like a sunset. The only thing that stopped us in the end was the fact it was very cold and getting dark. After saying goodbye I drove home with a big smile on my face.

The Compost Bin


9 comments:

  1. It was so much fun! Lets do it again in spring :-)

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    1. It would be interesting to paint the same spot in different seasons. Wonder if the turkey will be there next Christmas??

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  2. How lovely to be introduced to a friend of Haidee-Jo and to see your work. Super differences in style and I am suitably impressed by the pair of you.

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    1. Thank you John. We do have fun together but still manage to get a lot of painting done

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  3. I came over from Haidee-Jo's blog and I am so glad I did. Your work is exceptional. I am now a follower.

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  4. Enjoyed the video and love your loose style Mo, I too found you through Haidee-Jo

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    1. Thank you Nigel. I confess, I checked your work out too. I like your style. :)

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  5. Hello Mo, I love the subtlety of your river painting, those greys are beautiful. I too came from Haidee Jo's blog. I've tried to sign up for your blog before, though, without success, but I'll have another go now.

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