Travel Local

This month, since it is not yet spring, I have visited an art show in nearby Jackson.  The show I visited was Plein Air Artists, and I went to the reception.  I know some of the members.  They presented their small, usually 8"x10", oil paintings mostly, and next to them, the larger studio piece created from them.  There was a large crowd of 50-60 visitors, and it was quite lively.  The paintings were of buildings, such as barns, and old dilapidated towns, and boats and nature scenes.  Most presented were instate scenes.  I do know that some of the members travel abroad occasionally.  It was quite an excellent show.  I have done some plein air painting myself, but I wouldn't wish to do it often.  Still I admire those who do so.