Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life March Challenge
This weekend we welcomed strangers into our home. They are artists from New Hampshire and Florida, two best friends who learned to paint together and now travel all over the U.S. to different Plein Air painting competitions.
The Shadows on the Teche, a local historical plantation home, has a competition going on this week. Months ago we were asked to host two visiting artists, so Patricia and Deb arrived Saturday afternoon, total newbies to our area.
I am enjoying seeing the beauty of our home through their eyes. Sunday afternoon we took them for a drive to scout out areas to paint in.
En Plein Air is a French term for painting in the wild, outdoors. I have visions of creating an en plein air event for poets. Poets could partner with painters and write while the artist paints. Who’s game?
I told Patricia and Deb to watch out because I will be writing about them. I look forward to seeing the art they produce and talking about art all week. The final show and auction will be Friday night. To learn more about the event, go to The Shadows on the Teche web page.
En Plein Air painting of Grandmother oak in my backyard. (Patricia Sweet, artist.)
A peacock poses for his painting at Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens.
Shrimp boat in Delcambre may be a prime poser for traveling artists.
Reflections on the Teche 