I can’t think of a better way to spend a summer Saturday than sitting on a grassy hillside with my dog at my side, listening to some awesome, foot-stomping, live bluegrass music while looking out over a gorgeous lake and the green hills beyond.
I attended my first bluegrass festival a few weeks ago at Alpine Lake, West Virginia, and had such a
great time that I think I’ve become a bluegrass groupie. I’ve got to
have more!
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| 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, watercolor and ink |
In the hills of West Virginia, they take their fiddle and banjo playing seriously, and some of the bands that played at the festival were just incredible.
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| Detail, 3″ x 1-1/2″ |
Watching the people walking by was almost as much fun as listening to the music. I worked on my sketch throughout the afternoon, adding characters as they came and went.
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| Detail, 2-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ |
Just taking time out from the busyness of my daily life, and having a chance to sit in a beautiful place and listen to some great live music was such a treat.
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| Detail, 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ |
Now, when’s the next bluegrass festival? I’ll be there!
2 Comments
This looks like a wonderful way to spend an anfternoon. I love BG music but I've never been to a jamboree. Love your sketch. It really captures the mood.
Thanks Leslie for this brilliant little sketch. My brother lives nearby in Marion County. You’ve done a great job capturing the spirit of the bluegrass festival. I like your Loose style and enjoy your work on this.
Back in 1980 I was a youth pastor in Kingwood, West Virginia so I love this area. Very scenic.