Darrell Hill Workshop at Anna's ranch

This is Anna's ranch in Waimea where the workshop was held.

Darrell Hill was the teacher. I think it was the first real bonafide grown up plein air workshop I've ever taken. The coffee and muffins were welcoming-

Always a nice touch to have a little cuppa.

First he gave us an overview of his technique and was very clear about his way not being the only way. He was humble and nice. I liked him.

HOWEVER-it would have been good to have the group introduce themselves.

I think its a good way for people to be able to break the ice. I guess he felt  there wasn't enough time, but it would have been interesting to know where  everyone was from.

Whatever.

Then he did a demo- 

And we crowded around to see him do this 20 minute painting.

He really knows his stuff!

Then we were told to find a spot...

This guy was good- from Reno ( I got that info on my own) and looked a little like Sean Penn ( I actually thought- is that Sean Penn? -NO WAY!) He  was a good painter.

Also had a brand new easel and I was more than  a little jealous about that!

Here's my first painting...

and my 15 minute second painting

I think this is a little vague- that' a giant hill in the background. I am not practised at painting mountains...

I learned a lot and had fun, Tomorrow we go to his studio and paint still life and apparently we get lunch! ( better be good!)

LOL

So after the farmers market set up ( 6 AM) and starting the commission for the bakery lady -I go there.

 AND I have a nice one armed farmers tan. 

SWEET!