This watercolor was painted on location back in November of 2006. The Marthasville Depot is located on the Katy Trail State Park. It was once part of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad until the line was abandoned in 1986. The web site for the community of Marthasville states that this depot is slated for renovation, but so far nothing has visibly taken place.
I remember painting this watercolor as if I painted it yesterday. It was the day before Thanksgiving in 2006 and it was a pleasant and sunny day. I set up my chair and paints right along the trail (off the side a bit to avoid getting in the way of any hikers/bikers on the trail). I had two gentlemen stop and talk to me about what I was doing. They gave me a word of encouragement and went on their way. These two were the only people to pass by that day. I painted the majority of the painting on location and added some final details at home in my studio.
I really enjoyed this painting adventure and encourage anyone who might be interested in painting "en plein air" to take the plunge and give it a try.
D. Tom Conboy
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