Under the Elm

Under the Elm
by Jane McElvany Coonce

I'm beginning to decide which paintings will go into the solo show at the 7East Art Gallery in Woodstock, Va.  I made a list a while back, but it was a bit too long, so I'm trying to pick pieces that reflect the country life.  Since the show is called "A Slice of Life", I want to include scenes I've painted from the countryside as opposed to my city (Key Bridge) scenes.  This is a painting I did one summer out in Indiana.  The wanted to practice working on trees.  The horse wasn't holding still while I painted him.  He wasn't even there.  I just added him later because I thought the painting needed a little more interest.  That's the great thing about being an artist...if you don't like reality, then change it!