Indianapolis Zoo Auction & Exhibit

I got to spend an enjoyable Saturday at the Indianapolis Zoo participating in a Plein Air Painting Day. I took Mikey with me as my assistant lol He LOVES the zoo. Only 14 artists were selected to participate in this fundraiser plus an elephant. The artwork was completed on location at the zoo and then donated for a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction go to the Zoo's Educational Programs. Great opportunity for my FIRST attempt at Plein Air painting (which is outdoor painting). Such a challenge to paint animals that DO NOT stand still!! The emu's even tried to pull my canvas over into their habitat. I was able to meet lots of kids and answer lots of questions - hope it inspired some new artists. I even got to paint a piece with a ton of kids in the butterfly gardens. Here is the piece that was chosen for the auction out of a couple I did and a picture at the auction a couple weeks later.(sorry its a bit dark the room was lite by the pieces and with candles on tables. The pieces are now on exhibit in the Routunda at the Zoo and then will go to their owners at the end of the month.