Painting en plein air during Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition

SUMMARY OF PLACE:

I painted this scene in conjunction with the Lafayette Square Plein Air competition.  The artists were given 2 hours to complete a painting of the business district.  The fountain and the activity around it fascinate me. 

INSPIRATION:

My goal for this painting was capture the late afternoon sunlight falling upon the plaza, fountain, and a young woman reading a book.  Lafayette Square residents like to spend time at the fountain and meditate on life.  My wife, Penny, posed for this painting.  She likes to read. 

An Evening at the Plaza Watercolor 10X14