I was lucky enough to be off of work this past Friday afternoon. We went for a drive and made our way to Lexington, MO where I was fortunate to find a bench in a nice shady spot across the street from this courthouse. I don't know when this was built but in the upper left column there is a cannonball from the Civil War Battle of Lexington in September of 1861. The first time I ever saw this building I was very young and saw it with my Grandparents.
From Lexington we made our way on down to Higginsville, MO. There is a state park that used to be a home for Confederate Veterans. This church is in the park adjacent to a cemetery. I was again able to find a bench under a large tree that provided much needed shade on a hot afternoon. Across the street from the church is a small cottage that I believe was originally used by the caretaker for the property. Not sure if anyone resides here today but it is a wonderful little structure.
Thanks for sharing your road trip. These drawings have such a sparkling clarity. Charming and romantic. You are so adept at showing us form by painting the negative spaces (picket fence in the 3rd, tree trunks in the 2nd).
ReplyDeleteDon, these are wonderful...I've seen all three of those places, and your sketches are more beautiful than reality. Glorious summer day!
ReplyDeleteYour color application is superb! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredibly beautiful, Don!
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