Day 6 - Rest

Day 6 - Today was a busy day, filled with unexpected jobs and tonight the busyness continues. My painting today is the beginning sketch of a cemetery that I often stop to rest in, while riding my bicycle. You might think it's rather strange that I would choose a to rest in a cemetery, but I have always loved exploring them. While other kids moms would take them to playgrounds and amusement parks, our mom took us to explore local cemeteries. There's a lot you can learn in the cemetery… history, different types of stones, design... Even though that sounds quite educational, I also did my share of trying to totally freak out my sister, by telling her that the roots that ran through a wood chuck hole were actually bones… (sorry Tami). Today when I visit a cemetery my goal is always to find the oldest inhabitants. The cemetery that is the subject of today's painting can be found on Jersey Hollow Road. "Rest" 6" x 8" Oil on gessobord

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