I have been painting out near great head on the shore of Frenchman Bay. This morning was windy with 20 degree temps, feeling colder due to a stiff northwest breeze. The light was great and the snow seems to be sticking around nicely. I started this piece a week ago while being photographed and interviewed for a newspaper article. Nothing is more conducive to getting work done than being under the watchful eye of the fourth estate. Last week it was a balmy 40 degrees and I was able to paint in my shirtsleeves. Today I used a chemical heat-pack stuffed into my fingerless glove and bundled up against the breeze. With any luck, I’ll get this piece finished before the story goes to press next week…