I’ve been thinking about outdoor still-life lately, and this obvious and traditional Fall subject seems like just the thing. I’m calling this “Storm Coming” because I like the idea of combining plein air and still-life. Plein air is the unpredictable part and composing/designing a still-life is the part I can control. I guess it’s my way, after a long Summer and Spring of open air work to gain back a little more authority! This painting was begun outside, but a front moved in and I decided to exercise my artistic license to finish it indoors. It’s a 14″ x 18″ oil on panel.