Gloomy Day at the Lake

We just came back from spending 4 days at Dillman's Bay Resort in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Dillman's is a nice, well-run place on a quiet lake. We were greeted when we opened the car door by a very laid-back Golden Retriever who escorted us to the check in desk. He took his job as official greeter very seriously!

I had heard about Dillman's because they run week long artist workshops all summer. We weren't there for a workshop but were invited to the welcoming reception they had for the students. During the reception, a brief rundown of the week's schedule gave the impression that they put a lot of effort into making sure the workshop students have a good week.

Although we weren't there for classes, we were there for the artist friendly atmosphere. Despite the rain which kept trying to dampen our vacation, I was able to do 3 plein air paintings. And when it was raining, I spent my time reading some of their large library of art instruction books.

This first was done during a few hour break in the rain. The sky was filled with large gray clouds.

Gloomy Day at the Lake, 8x10", oil