"Dixon's Ditch" |
| Staying at the Maynard Dixon Ranch, courtesy of the Thunderbird Foundation, I struggled with the irrigation ditch that passes through the Ranch - gorgeous morning light, backlit leaves and all that texture, are more difficult than it appears. After seeing the LA Art Show, and the Bingham's exhibit, I notice I have company. Its a hard subject, but it also defines part of the experience of the Ranch, as one must cross over footbridges of varying widths and stability to go between the Bunkhouse and the rest of the ranch, including the bathroom. I notice none of the other artists' renditions changed the ditch into an easier shape, either. As Mrs. Bingham noted, "Everyone does the ditch." Its a good group to be part of. |
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