Painting the Orchards

Pear Trees in Blossom, oil on linen panel, 11x14

This was the first orchard painting that I did this year, a few weeks ago. The old pear trees always blossom first and have a pink hue. I had found my spot to paint along the road, set up, only to discover that my turp had leaked out of my container. I guess the seal is getting bad. So I quickly put the gear back in the car and drove back home to get more. I only lost about half and hour but it was frustrating.