Maple Tree, Pumpkins — Oh Boy!

A beautiful day here. I had to get out and paint something. I’ve painted this view several times & still find it interesting (and challenging). This is NE of the metropolis of Ellsworth (ha ha), on Boss Road, just west of Slough Road. The fall colors are just beginning to change around here. I’ll try to return to this spot in another week or two, when that tree is in its full glory.

Here’s my setup:

I’d already bought one pumpkin, but when I saw this bright, reddish one (on the right), my heart skipped a beat! Ah, yes — more pumpkin still lifes coming….

And here’s the entrance to my studio: