Through the Field, Weir Farm, Wilton, CT
11 x 14" oil on canvas
framed in gold tone frame - other framing options are available
A wonderful day at Weir Farm in Wilton CT with the Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society. It was early autumn where just a few trees have started to turn. There were about 8 or 9 of us painting throughout the day. We were spread out on the 280 acre property. Making my rounds to see how all the painters were doing. I was able to complete a quick block in for this painting and finished it up in my studio.
Painting at Weir Farm is so inspiring especially when one learns about the history of famous American painters who painted right there on the farm. Julian Alden Weir was the owner of the property and he would invite his friends to join him for an artist's retreat. I absolute love this idea because it's a secret dream I hope that one day Dean and I could own a small farm and hold Plein air painting artist retreats.
Here's the link to read more about Weir Farm and the History. -
https://www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm
what also makes visiting Weir Farm special this year is that the Farm has been selected as a National Park for the Arts and a US coin has been minted with a picture of Weir farm on the back!
