working on the fourth

happy birthday america.  another work day at the cherry street farmer's market.  Orders to fill for "poe the coffee mugs" - a surprise hit this summer.  also, the holiday special - once fired earthenware mugs featuring okie designs to celebrate the fourth of july.  lots of mugs. lots of paintings. and a new tent.  time to retire old dependable.  parts wearing out. no replacement parts available.  yellowed canopy.  a real warrior. a tent that outlasted two replacements ruined by wind and rain.

here is an early version of ridge field, chalk on paper, 33" across.