Painting en plein air at Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis, MO

SUMMARY OF PLACE:: It was Sunday, and I was painting with the Missouri Plein Air Painters. Our location this week was Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis, a favorite location for the group. Mid-August in Missouri can bring cooling temperatures, but not on this day; it was still quite hot. Painting on location necessitated finding a view from the shade. The park was alive with visitors, many of whom wanted to visit the ever-present, resident three ducks. The three have been there for many years. Their coloration is quite mixed. The largest is white and gray. The other two are white and brown, and brown and black. The pool in the center of the park, is the most popular location in the park, and the goings-on of the duck trio attracts a lot of attention there. Every waddle they make is watched.
INSPIRATION:: I was inspired to paint this famous duck trio in this beautiful park setting. For me, it sings the tune "Summertime in the Park".