Barns and barns and more barns

Yesterday started out rainy and dreary and I was restless to get outside and paint. Finally at about 1:30 the sun came out but the clouds hung around just to remind me that I was taking my chances by going out to paint. Well, seeking out another barn I remembered this great old barn out by Christensons Nursery and couldn't resist this scene. The first attempt was a wipe out; I don't recommend painting with the sun behind the subject as it will wash out all of the colors you think you are putting down. The second attempt was done after returning to the site about 4:00 when the sun had moved to the west, thereby getting out of my eyes. So much better.