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"Field of Sheep, Civita Castellana", 10"x 14", oil, 2005, NFS

On this day we went to a farm where the view of Civita Castellana was absolutely breathtaking! We had a tremendous
thunderstorm on this day and the weather made for interesting color problems. The morning was overcast
and foggy while the afternoon became sunny and clear. As you can see by the strange blue area
behind the trees the light had changed quite a bit. Well, I am new at this plein air stuff. Anyhow, Mt. Soratte decided
to show up in the afternoon also! I, of course, was stuck in my all day painting mode which shows you I am definitely a novice
at this weather change thing. I have debated whether to "fix" my problem or leave it be. I think I will leave it be as a reminder
to do one painting under one circumstance and start a new one when the exposure changes. By the way, these sheep
circled us all day long. They kept their distance at first and then pulled in closer. One of them actually let me touch her. I was so pleased.

At this same farm there were a new litter of border collies who would periodically attempt to bushwack us with their cuteness.
It was a great day! Including the flash flood that came down the hill. Hey, this is painting outdoors!

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